Ciao a tutti!. – October kicked off !

Nostalgia, and Chestnuts
With the weather cooling but not yet freezing, I started taking long walks around Milan. I wandered into parts of the city I hadn’t explored yet and stumbled upon little surprises, like roasted chestnuts near Duomo. They instantly took me back to my childhood in Spain, where chestnuts were a fall tradition. I got hooked, let’s just say chestnuts became my October addiction – I couldn’t resist buying them three times a week! No regrets.

A Lebanese Feast in Heels,  Markets and Panettone
After months of waiting, my friend and I finally managed to keep our promise to try Lebanese food. It was worth the wait! I even dusted off my heels for the occasion, a monumental effort, but totally justified by the incredible hummus, falafel, and other dishes. On another walk, I discovered a local street market bought the most incredible pesto I’ve ever tasted. I don’t know if it was the fresh ingredients or the fact that it felt like a hidden gem, but wow.

And then there was panettone. Spotting rows of this beloved Christmas treat in the supermarket filled me with joy. Panettone reminds me of Christmas with my family. You already know I’m stocking up before I head back.

Residence Life: Cards and Laughter
This month I spent more time at the residence and it was worth it. My housemates taught me how to play with the Sicilian cards, which turned into late-night laughter sessions in a mix of Italian and English. It was chaotic, hilarious, and exactly what I needed.

This month was also about reconnecting with old friends, a volunteer friend I met during my training in Rome visited, and we shared aperitivo and stories from our respective projects and experiences.

Halloween Madness
I wrapped up October with my first ever Halloween in Milan. The city was alive, people in costumes, parties everywhere. It was chaotic, vibrant, and so different from what I’m used to. Milan definitely knows how to keep the party going.

A Sweet Ending
As the month wrapped up, I received the best news: my father is visiting me in November. I haven’t seen him since May, so I’m already planning our time together but that’s a story for November. Stay tuned for next month.