By the time we got to orientation I was soaked. We then (all 160) proceeded to crowd into a small room where they talked to us about rules and other info. They did help us fill out paper work to register with the police, bonus! Walking back to the hotel I just didn't feel the greatest, but after a change of clothes, fresh fruit (banana and pear), water and cantuccini alla mandorlas (crisp almond cookies) I felt much better. The almond cookies are like a very hard cookie in the shape of a very small loaf of bread.
This afternoon I signed up to take a cooking class, a tour of art galleries, a tour to a sculpture garden, wine tasting and a ticket to the Opera in Florance. This made me feel a whole lot better.
This evening we went to tour our school where we will be taking classes for the two weeks that we are here. They had different kinds of fruit juice, peach and orange. Peach was so yummy. And also had some small breads with tomato sauce and cheese. After I went with a group of friends (From CO nice to talk to Midwest people) to dinner. We went to Paini. Did you know that in Italy at most restaurants you have to pay for your water. :( I usually drink so much water during meals. So I ordered 1/2 liter of water, 3 Euros. and a fresh mixed salad with smoaked ham and gorgonzola, 7,50 Euros. It was very good.
Conclusion: I need to learn Italian and fast. Learned a few words to today. I can say hello, goodbye, how are you, thank you, your welcome. Thank goodness the people are very nice and know some English.
I have also came to the conclusion that Italy is going to make me very skinny. Tons of walking and small portions and a tight budget. :)
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