Well...I've finally landed in a place where I have a "stable" Internet connection! whoo-hoo! It's amazing how we take the little things for granted!
Now, I'd like to give a quick recap of some interesting business-related activities I saw in Milan.
1 & 2- I had two interesting encounters in an area around the Duomo in Milan where I saw the Italian entrepreneurial spirit. I know, some may say this is an oxymoron. Both had to do with the sale of beer! On my first night, I witnessed a gent on a bike with the sign "birra ghiacciata" - cold beer! Last night as I watched the U.S.A. take on Brazil in the Confederation Cup there was another gent walking around with a cooler selling cold beer! Hmm... I'm beginning to see a theme here.
Another interestng observation...at every metro stop there was a bike rack with some 20 bikes. I noticed that it was possible to rent these bikes for a day or for the year. So, when the commuter steps off the Metro they can grab their bike and go. Not sure how this would work in Chicago in January but I found it interesting.
Ahhh, Italy, cold beer and Soccer - I think we know a couple of fella's who would give their left arm to be in your shoes!! The bike rental from the train station is an interesting concept. We should have thought of it last summer when gas prices were ridiculous - could have made a small fortune! Can you post any pics?
ReplyDeleteI have my camera but my mini-laptop won't support the software. I will do it when I get home.
ReplyDeleteI have my camera but my mini-laptop won't support the software. I will do it when I get home.
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