Saturday, 7 April 2012

Milan Italy - 7th April 2012

Milan Italy - 7th April 2012

Easter chocolates from a small street cafe.
On the first night we went to the Navigli District. This is all that remains of the original canal system in Milan. It has many bridges, restaurants, and bars. We went to a typical restaurant, and enjoyed the fantastic Italian Cuisine.
Navigli District
 

Meal in the Navigli District
The Colonne di San Lorenzo is the best-known Roman Ruin in Milan
It is located in front of the Basilca of San Lorenzo. It is a square with a row of columns on either side, which were taken from a public bath house dating from the 2nd century. The columns were moved to their current location sometime in the 4th century.
South of the columns, one of the medieval gates of the city is still in place, with Roman marbles in it.

Colonne di San Lorenzo


Whilst walking the streets we came upon some street art at the entrance to a small shop.




Duomo Cathedral
 Duomo Cathedral is in the centre of the Piazza Del Duomo. The Cathedral is the 4th largest in the world, and was constructed between 1386 and 1577. It contains the worlds largest collection of marble statues, as well as having on display some of the Catholic churches treasures.
Atop the Cathedral is a golden statue of Madonna, nicknamed locally as "Madunina" the Little Madonna.


Below are some of the treasures in the Duomo Cathedral.





Entrance to the Duomo Cathedral


Peroni Gran Reserva - Great Beer in the Piazza Del Duoma





Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - Designer Fashion Heaven


Castello Sforzesco - Once a Royal Ducal Residence in 1450



Monday, 2 April 2012

Daughters Wedding - Geneva Switzerland April 2nd 2012


Daughters Wedding - Geneva Switzerland April 2nd 2012

Coat of Arms of Gy   Coat of Arms of Geneva 
Shield of Gy and Geneva







Gy (Pronounced Gee) is first mentioned in 1227 as Gyez. In 1289 it was mentioned as Giez. The municipality is located on the left bank of Lake Geneva and on the right bank of the Seymaz. It is on the Swiss-French border.
Gy has a population of 480.
This is where my Daughter Germaine and her Fiance David were to get married. Gy Chapel dates from 1609, it is a small chapel with a lot of character and vineyards off to one side.


Gy Chapel

   
Geneva Crest and year of the Gy Chapel's construction

Time to Enter the Chapel
Inside the Chapel






The Groom wait nervously for his Bride

The Bridesmaid arrives

The Beautiful Bride arrives with her Father


A Loving Kiss from the Father to the Bride






Placing the Ring on the Finger

Sealing the Marriage with a Kiss


Time the wedding ceremony had finished

Photo with the priest
 






The walk to Auberge de Gy
The Auberge de Gy serves Mediterranean, French and Traditional Dishes as well as having a small vegetable market selling local produce.We had aperitifs and tapas here before going to the main reception.




Celebrating with Champagne
Guests enjoying the celebrations.
The Rings
After the short stay in Gy we tooka taxi to the Auberge de Choully (120 CHF or $80). The taxi driver did not know the way so I had to direct him. The restaurant sells  local wines from the Geneva area (The Gamaret "Domaine Grand'Cour" is super). Below is the menu for the reception...... spectacular

 













Well in Switzerland the Wedding Cake has to be made with real Swiss Chocolate !!