Festa Della Repubblica Italiana

 This was taken on the Rena family porch. Beautiful view! (but sadly the sun was in my eyes)

Today it was Italian Independence Day. We relaxed in the morning at home and then went to the sea in the afternoon. Families were walking around everywhere. The sea has beaches and restraunts lining the shore. They also have fields going on for about a mile where boys play soccer (futbol) in skimpy, colorful shorts.

After going to the sea, we went to the same pizzaria for dinner. We then proceeded to go to the square and eat biscotti at the gelato cafe. Mine was all chocolate ofcourse! I get to bike to the Rena family apartment every day. I love breathing in the Italian air and soaking up the city on my ride. It  is still sinking in that I am living in Italy.

Currently Italian music is blasting through my porch window. The church next door is having a party for their holiday. I spend the last half hour watching fireworks exploding over my roof. I sat, pretending it was the 4th of July since I won't have one.

I am finally getting used to men in tight pants and colorful polos. They also tie sweaters around their necks to be fashionable. When I come back to the U.S everyone will look super grungy. I am still too scared to walk around in my workout clothes, which is usually my everday atire.

I am  now thankful for my loud family at home, yes you Dad, Mom and Mackenzie. That is because everyone hear screams when they talk! The first day, I thought Annapia was yelling at Carlo all the time until I realized it is normal. It is just another home of loud-talkers like the Slater's (except it's a whole county).

Tomorrow night I am going out with some people my own age. Carlo's dad has friends from work that want to meet me because they study english. I am excited to see the night life and talk with people my own age. Hopefully I will make some fun friends!

Sorry to everyone for not uploading any photos. My wireless is too slow to allow it, so I don't know how I will get them up yet. Hope Wisconsin is beautiful! Miss you all.

KISS KISS

P.S: Grandma...You should still convince Papa to take a trip and visit this beautiful place and me!