Andrea Bocelli Concert at Duomo Di Milano

Best Western Jet Hotel
by Malpensa Airport

Our room at the Best Western Jet Hotel by Malpensa Airport was very comfortable.  Since it's outside the city center and at the airport, it was easy to drive to. Our large buffet breakfast included warm croissants and cappuccino.  At breakfast, we met Larry Jaster, a left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 60's. Later in the morning, we left our rental car in the hotel's parking lot and walked to the train station to catch a train into Milan city center.  A young lady on the train was also going to the Duomo and offered to help us to the Duomo.  

Best Western Major in Milan

After obtaining my ticket for tonight's concert, we checked into the Best Western Major located south of the Duomo on the yellow line of the metro.  The Best Western chain of hotels are more upscale here in Italy than in the States.  The rooms are quite large and very modern. 

The main purpose for our visit to Milan is for me to attend an Andrea Bocelli concert this evening in the Milan Duomo.  The proceeds from the 3,000 people in attendance will benefit the children's orphanage in Haiti.  I purchased my seat before we left the States for 50 euros.  My location, about 50 feet away,  had a direct view of Bocelli, between the church's pillars (these alone can be very large).  The concert was wonderful--a beautiful collection of sacred music. The Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana, and Violinist, Anastasiya Petryshak, performed along with Bocelli.  What a special treat.  Another great ending to a day in Milan.  Guess I better get some sleep--it's 1 a.m.  Good Night