I really can't believe I have forgotten to mention all of the strange/weird/quirky things I've encountered here.
Puffy Coats - this is a trend that has us all baffled because to us it is SO HOT. After asking our Italian teacher why everyone stared at us when we weren't wearing coats we got the explanation. Italians dress according to the season, not necessarily the weather; because it is spring time here, they are wearing giant coats. It makes me feel better to know they are probably sweating just as much as me. - Really Ugly Puffy Coats - the sheer fact it's a giant puff coat isn't enough. They must be some sort of metallic color and if the sleeves zip off (because summer season is right on spring's heels) that is preferred.
- Graphic T's - there are more Simpson's, Hello Kitty and Levi shirts here combined than in America and Asia (as a joint union)!
- Running in nice clothing - the Fortezza or fortress is an ancient structure where most of Siena does their working out. It is a little less than a mile around the top and I still can't seem to figure out the direction people go. I always seem to be going the opposite. Combine that with my Nike gear and ciao, sono americana (hello, I'm american.) People like to run in velour track suits - again with the its blazing hot here people?! - and polos.
Despite all of this I love Italians. No where else in the world could you get "I don't know, maybe, sure, or perhaps" as an answer to almost any question any time of day. There is saying that in Italy, time is a gentleman or being late by 45 minutes really isn't that big of a deal. When I stress about getting things done and being on time I get a strange look and then someone tells me:
relax.
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