Christine, who lives in Florence and is the expat behind Ciao, Christy has started a “La Dolce Vita” series on her blog and encouraged all of us English language bloggers to write about our own sweet lives in Italy.
I can, and do, complain about the crazy bureaucracy involved with living in Italy. I miss bagels and burritos and ordering things online with the conviction that they will actually be delivered to me at some point in the foreseeable future.
BUT, Italy can be pretty awesome.
One of my favorite simple things to do is walk down to the bar, get a “Ciao, cara!” from Anto’ who then confirms I want a cappuccio brought out to my table. Without an extra charge for using my laptop to work at the aforementioned table.
I also love the unnecessary abbreviations that don’t actually save anyone much time at all. Cappuccio = cappuccino.
Check out Christine’s sweet life in Italy and take part by sharing your own version of la dolce vita!
Thank you for sharing Natalie!! I love that word “Cappuccio” ! I think I will start using that with my Roman boyfriend. Stay tuned next week for another installment of La Dolce Vita. Buona giornata!! -Christine (http://ciaochristy.blogspot.com)
I miss your sweet, little face! Damn “la dolce vita” for taking it away from me 😛 But, I have to admit, sitting outside, under the vine-covered patio was pure perfection.
XXo,
Neekoh
Hm, I thought cappuccio was a larger kind of cappuccino, while the latter is smaller – hence the prefix “-ino”. 🙂
You are right Italy is awesome and our experiences of bureaucracy and postal services have been no worse than those in the UK.
I was delighted to be able to join in with this great new linky party, even if my post was rather different from what you might have expected. Had I known beforehand I would have rescheduled, but then it is real life, it is part of La Dolce Vita.
I just want Lord George of Sweden to know that he has the best name-title ever.
Let’s talk about cappuccinos. They are awesome. They are generally made way better in Europe; I imagine Italy is the best of all. They’re also not really designed for to-go paper coffee cups like American-style drip coffee. Rather, they are most delicious when consumed at the cafe you order them, from a big rounded saucer cup. It’s definitely a beverage for a different mentality.
PS – nice American movie star shades
That is a pretty sweet side of life in Italy. I have added your blog to my sidebar so I can keep up with you!
Ah, coffee… B)
Awe…I miss you. I hope all os well! I see you’re having a blast in Rome! Can’t wait to have you back state side! 🙂 Skyype Sooon!
very good