Lessons learned

1. Forono means good food cheap. Yes, I know it means oven, but besides bread and cookies, you can also get fresh pizza and turkey roulade and oven roasted potatoes and other veggies. All the locals go there for their quick lunch.
2. Buy five or more dolci. You get them at a much reduced price (like donuts are cheaper by the dozen). If you're buying for breakfast the next day this works well... Or just for later ;)
3. Bring washcloths. Clean towells and sheets are provided, you won't regret this.
4. Always ask a local where to eat. Ask the waiters what is beast to eat. They know AND they'll help you feel right at home.
5. Plead ignorance. If you mix up something, you' get sympathy and help.
6. transportation: Milan-subway, Venice-boats, Florence-walk, Rome- busses.
7. Be flexible. The church you wanted to see is closed? Eat a gilato and come back later. Bus beraks? Get out and walk to the next stop and catch another.
8. People watch.
9. The journey, not the destination, is the vacation.

We love you Italy.
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