Don't get me wrong, I still hate Italy. BUT, in the midst of wishing and wanting things to be different, I was able to come up with a few things that I do appreciate having here!
1. Library - I'm a book nerd at heart and having the libary on base has been wonderful
2. Burger King - with the chocolate shakes that I LOVE
3. Movie Theater - popcorn is amazing there and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to watch a movie and buy snacks
4. American "comfort" food at the PX - what would I do without my favorite box Kraft Mac'n'cheese?!?!
5. American Red Cross - I start volunteering this coming Wednesday and can't wait to finally get back into doing something with my time again
6. Jobs openings - they are few and far between but they still exist!
Showing posts with label Caserma Ederle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caserma Ederle. Show all posts
27 March 2012
16 December 2011
First Night Out in Italy
We've been here five full days and finally decided to venture out of the Caserma Ederle gates and into the city of Vicenza. It was really dark out, so it was hard to mentally capture the look of the area, but we did have fun!
After rambling down the sidewalk, we finally found a tiny little Italian/American restaurant. Most of the employees spoke broken English and they had American Christmas songs playing in the background (to bad - they should have been playing some of Il Volo's songs!), but the menu was in Italian. I was told not to visit restaurants that had menus in English because the food wouldn't be good.
We both had pasta and some wine...and it was all so delicious! We bought a bottle of wine to take home as well =0)
All in all, it was an amazing evening. Much better than what took place earlier this morning.
After rambling down the sidewalk, we finally found a tiny little Italian/American restaurant. Most of the employees spoke broken English and they had American Christmas songs playing in the background (to bad - they should have been playing some of Il Volo's songs!), but the menu was in Italian. I was told not to visit restaurants that had menus in English because the food wouldn't be good.
We both had pasta and some wine...and it was all so delicious! We bought a bottle of wine to take home as well =0)
All in all, it was an amazing evening. Much better than what took place earlier this morning.
15 December 2011
What you are missing out on...
I was just informed that I can't take pictures while here on base anymore. Something about security. So, instead of a picture of us here on base, I have a picture for you of what you are missing out on, there in the States!
Every night since we've been here, Bondi Rescue has been on the oh so wonderful (sarcasm here folks) AFN television. As you can see, these hot Australians in blue are lifeguards that patrol the beaches. You are really missing out. It's a great show. Almost better than Hawaii Five-O and that is saying something. =o)
Every night since we've been here, Bondi Rescue has been on the oh so wonderful (sarcasm here folks) AFN television. As you can see, these hot Australians in blue are lifeguards that patrol the beaches. You are really missing out. It's a great show. Almost better than Hawaii Five-O and that is saying something. =o)
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