gli lezioni i

Here are a couple of things I've learned so far:
01. A "premezia" is a tradition in Italy where you make a wish every time you eat a fruit or vegetable for the first time that season. Tina said it's a good example of how much Italians love spring and summer.
02. Nutella comes in glasses you can wash out and use when you're finished - like how jelly used to be. The Nutella I bought has the Pink Panther (Pantera Rosa) on it.
03. "Fare un squilio" is something they do in Italy to contact each other. It's sort of like paiging someone. You call them, let it ring 2 times, and hang up. For example, Stephanie will famme un squilio when she arrives at my house so I know to come get her.
04. McDonald's is crazy expensive here. Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a "EuroMenu".
05. It's possible to smile whilst brushing one's teeth.

I promise I will write about Lecce once I get some energy. I'm going to take adantage of the siesta today.


This is my favorite park in Lecce.