Meeting the Neighbors

View from the park

Yesterday I went with my roommate so she could buy a cell phone. We ended up shopping instead because the cell phone store was closed for lunch time. So we walked around and found some neat stores. We also came across a little park with kids playing and people walking their dogs. It was so peaceful just sitting in the park and people watching. There were some boys playing "futball" and kids playing on the playground. It was so cool to see how Italians spend their time just relaxing. 

My roommate went back to the store to buy a cell phone and I walked back to the apartment. I got into the apartment and tried to unlock the door but couldn't open it for the life of me. There are like five locks to the door so it is really hard to unlock. So I kept trying and just couldn't get it. So I went to our neighbors next door and this elderly man who spoke no English helped me unlock it. He was so nice! We want to have our neighbors over for dinner sometime but we aren't sure what we should make for them. 

Inside of the Duomo

I grabbed a bite to eat then met my other roomies at the Duomo. On my way to the Duomo I passed a huge group that was parading through the streets protesting and police were everywhere. It was really neat! We went inside the Duomo and looked around. It was really pretty inside. We didn't get to climb to the top because it was about to close so we'll have to do that another day. Ate dinner at Antico Noe which I found from my Lonely Planet guidebook. The restaurant was tucked back in a covered alley. The atmosphere was very cozy and the food was great. Afterwards we headed to a nightclub called Twice. There was lots of dancing and lots of Italians! So much fun!! Most people drink wine at the clubs/bars and not mixed drinks. Italians drink to socialize with friends and family. They don't drink to get drunk and act foolish. They drink responsibly and it is part of their culture. I love tasting all the different types of wines that are imported from local vineyards in Italy!