Summer is (almost) here

With classes finishing and the weather beginning to do some crazy stuff, things are starting to get busier around town. Although we all have exams and assessments to complete, when it is beautiful outside no-one really wants to be stuck indoors studying, and the park is always open for some fun.

The other weekend we had an AMAZING 31 degree Saturday, so it was off to Parco Sempione (the really big public park near the centre of town) for a picnic. So many other people were also enjoying the beautiful weather, and many spontaneous games of football were begun all over the grass. As nice as the park is to spend time relaxing in the sun, I do miss my beach and sea, or even a pool! Cannot wait for my summer travels so I can once again lie-down by the ocean.

Parks are the perfect place to try out new cameras!

Last week there was also a big free concert in the Piazza del Duomo, celebrating Radio Italia's 30th birthday (one of the biggest and most popular radio stations across all of Italy). There were thousands of people there, and even though from where we were standing we could not really see much, it was still fun to be able to listen to the music that is popular here, especially since they had artists from all different genres playing. I don't think I have ever seen so many people squashed into one area for so long!

Just a short post this time, some pictures of our picnic, hanging out and celebrating Donald's birthday- tanti auguri Don!

Unfortunately after exams end we are going to have to start saying farewell to each-other, but I think most people are trying to not think about that- I know I'm not!

EDIT: Just a quick add, forgot to mention. For anyone who heard about the earthquake, all is well in Milan. We felt the shakes but there was no damage (well none that I know of). Unfortunately, there was quite a bit of damage and some lives lost in other areas of Italy, particularly in the northern regions.