Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sunday in Montepulciano

I should be studying but I keep falling asleep! After I explored the market at the piazza, Seymour and I walked around town. I noticed that many people smoke, but there must be a law against smoking in buildings because they all stand outside. Speaking of outside, although there is a street outside of my window but no bars, people seem to congregate to talk and laugh most of the night outside of my window - especially on weekends. No wonder I'm always tired!

Anyway, we walked to the supermarket and found that it is only open from 9 am to 1 pm on Sundays (it was 2 pm) Seymour has some canned dog food left but it is not his favorite. Hopefully it will hold him over until after school tomorrow.

I stopped for pizza and a coke - cost about 3.7 euro - which was reasonable. Here is a pic of pizza and beer I had the other night.




As you can see, their pizza is very thin. It has some sauce and some cheese but it is not overdone. Maybe I am just spoiled, but I prefer Betos pizza in Pgh! Looking at this picture makes me want another beer right now, but I do have to study! I will have to write down the name of this beer because it was good.

Here, you order your food and stand at a bar to eat or drink. If you want to sit at a table, there is a table charge of about 20%. They do not expect tips in Italy so it comes to about the same as a tip. I don't like standing because by the time I stop to eat or drink, I am tired and want to sit.

I am wondering if people in Italy live longer than Americans because of the exercise, olive oil and red wine? Hopefully, I am working on extending my life :)
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5 comments:

  1. Susan,

    I'm really enjoying reading about your time there. Thanks for keeping up with it. I feel like I'd miss out if you did not write so often.

    Godetevi ogdi giorno! (Enjoy each day!)

    FYI - Important NFL news - Houston won today; Dallas plays tonight.

    Hugs,

    Joan

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  2. Hi Susan,

    Art and I also enjoy reading these. It's a if we were there with you. I would like to know how "old" people are referred to regarding age, besides she is as old as a building! Love, Sharon and Art

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  3. I will have to look back through my pages and pages of notes to find out how they say "old" nicely!

    I'm glad you all are enjoying my posts.

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  4. The market closing at 1 p.m. almost sounds
    like you're in Wimberley. mary

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  5. Ugh--I hate people talking while I'm sleeping. Reminds me of Kerrville.

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