Bon Gorino(?), greetings from Firenze! Sitting at an internet cafe paying euros so here's a quick update:
1. my apartment is a 2 minute walk from the Duomo, the 4th largest cathedral in the world, so says Rick Steves. A 10 minute walk from the David, 15 from Uffizi museum, and all markets within minutes, it's lovely.
2. must control gelatti intake. Have tried: strawberry and rum raisin. Will try: ...everything
3. Italian men: so far, all the stereotypes are true, have not had pleasant expriences with them. While walking by to a "ciao bella" is nice, aggressive groping is NOT. Will from now on hold up promise ring and yell "husband" in italian. (apprently yelling "fiance" doesn not work, so now will try husband).
4. Walking: when the Italians walk, you walk.
5. Food: we had the best gnocci with 4 cheeses, and the freshest capressi, all in all divine.
6. Sights: have not had a chance to visit much, was stuck in apartment for 2 whole days waiting for my luggage that they lost. But will visit asap and will updat soon.
7. The people: opened windows one day to people watch. Italians are a lot more affectionate with one another in public, it is a kind of sweet genuine passion, thought that was lovely as well.
PS: have not had purses stolen yet, am carrying pepper spray at all times due to unpleasant incident with certain italian men, will update soon!
Ciao!
1. my apartment is a 2 minute walk from the Duomo, the 4th largest cathedral in the world, so says Rick Steves. A 10 minute walk from the David, 15 from Uffizi museum, and all markets within minutes, it's lovely.
2. must control gelatti intake. Have tried: strawberry and rum raisin. Will try: ...everything
3. Italian men: so far, all the stereotypes are true, have not had pleasant expriences with them. While walking by to a "ciao bella" is nice, aggressive groping is NOT. Will from now on hold up promise ring and yell "husband" in italian. (apprently yelling "fiance" doesn not work, so now will try husband).
4. Walking: when the Italians walk, you walk.
5. Food: we had the best gnocci with 4 cheeses, and the freshest capressi, all in all divine.
6. Sights: have not had a chance to visit much, was stuck in apartment for 2 whole days waiting for my luggage that they lost. But will visit asap and will updat soon.
7. The people: opened windows one day to people watch. Italians are a lot more affectionate with one another in public, it is a kind of sweet genuine passion, thought that was lovely as well.
PS: have not had purses stolen yet, am carrying pepper spray at all times due to unpleasant incident with certain italian men, will update soon!
Ciao!
posted by J @ 4:47 AM
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