Here is a very funny video. A primer for everyone considering traveling or moving to Italy ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvQ8y2OmCY
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32325 posts
Beatrix, Thanks for posting that! I've seen it before but it's always fun to watch. This a reminder that it might be a good time to re-read Field Guide to the Italian Mind. Cheers!
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
But the coffee part could be in Portland! Actually, the driving and parking parts, too...
Posted by
Monterey County, CA (formerly Verbania Italy-Lago Maggiore)
1635 posts
That's great. Looking forward to our adventure. Gives us a better view on expectations.
Posted by
Florence, OR, US
267 posts
Haha! Yeah, I totally recall the trials of being a pedestrian there. I've told many people that you have to be bold and assertive and when you decide to go, GO! Don't pause or hesitate and don't assume that the car that's 5 blocks down is going to take a long time to get to you! They really should call the "bus stops" there "bus pauses"...
I think the only thing it was missing is how cars use the on-street parking spaces as a lane when the spaces are empty for a long stretch. WHOOAAA!! haha! Gotta love it, tho.