Oct-Nov, 2022
Tuscany and Rome
I have carefully observed the people of Italy in case I want to become Italian some day. I am pleased to share my findings with you, with apologies to any Italians out there.
I don’t have all the photos yet. I have almost 2,000 to go through. I will try to find more after we get home.
HOW TO BE ITALIAN
1. Enjoy driving a tiny car . . .
2. . . . Or a motorcycle
3. Chug your shot of espresso while standing at the counter
4. Talk with your hands
5. Sit at a sidewalk cafe
6. Smoke cigarettes
7. Wear a white sweater with black stripes
8. Shop at the local market
10. Drink an Aperol spritz
11. Eat more gelato
12. Costumes and flags!!
13. Flag throwing!!
14. Stand in the street outside a taverna and drink wine with your friends
15. Have at least a master’s degree in parallel parking
16. Say “Prego!” several times a day for no apparent reason
17. Hang your laundry outside your window
18. Own the crosswalk!
