Italy

I've been trying to think of things to tell you about Italy.

So... notes on Italy (but spf. Florence.)

The weather is March is bipolar. Some days it rains, some days it snows, and some days it is hot as anything.

When walking down the sidewalk, which is eensy weensy, so it's unlikely that you will actually be on a sidewalk, you take the street side when you're walking towards an older person. Your age... it doesn't matter, but they'll probably make you do it anyway.
It's easier just to walk on the street.

Everyone walks on the street, because the sidewalks are too freaking small.

If you're walking down the street and you hear a "ting!" it means, There is a bike behind you, get out of the way.
Because they won't slow down for you.

When you're talking to an older person, you say "Scusi" if you need to get by or get their attention.
But if you're talking to someone your age or younger, you say "Scusa."

Before 12-1 PM, you say "Buongiorno!" to people to greet them. This means "good morning."
But after 12-1 PM, you say "Buona sera." This does not mean "good afternoon." "Good afternoon" is "Buon pomeriggio" but no one says it. Possibly "pomerrigo." I can't remember right now.
My Italian has been a little off since I haven't used it for a week.

You can jay walk everywhere except major roads. Then you still might almost get hit by a car while you have the right of way, but don't worry... they stop. Or swerve around you.


Yesterday an older woman stopped me and asked me which bus to take to the center. I replied she should take the 14, because it stops near Il Duomo. She asked me where the bus stop was, and I told her it was just up ahead.
And just so you know... THIS TOOK PLACE ENTIRELY IN ITALIAN! Heck yeah!


Also, last night I went to see Alice in Wonderland in the Original sound. Minus the last like 10 seconds, I really liked it.