Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Things you may not have known about Rome...

Word of the Post: Io bisogno ti dire ( I need to tell you)

Here are all the things you may have never been told about Rome-Italy-and Italians.

1. A lot of the population have not been inside the Colosseum.
2. If Rome voted in our election, McCain wouldn't have even been on the radar at all.
3. Cups of coffee are miniature--food portions are not.
4. T-shirts are allowed.
5. The men selling random toys on the street don't know Italian.
6. Bargain deals--if a scarf is being sold for 8, you can normally get it down to 5.
7. Sandals are not a Roman thing.
8. Many churches actually lock their doors on Sundays.
9. Wifi sucks here.
10. Protests every day.
11. They listen to more American music than Italian (at least from what I have heard).
12. They play American music during their street protests.
13. Gyms are in basements and cost A LOT.
14. Rome is walkable.
15. It HAILS a lot.
16. Romans are never on time.
17. Bus drivers will stop mid route for a smoke break.
18. Never fly Alitalia.
19. Notebooks are expensive.
20. Postcards reach the US in a matter of days.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

ha ha!! all true!!! if someone will be inspired by this to travel to Rome check out vacation rentals in rome to look for an accommodation in the area of the city you prefer...ciao