Today I left early to get the train to the bus station to catch to bus to Lanciano. Lanciano is situated on the East coast of Italy, about 3 hours by bus. It is most notable for being the site of the first Eucharistic miracle.
I was amazed at the countryside on route to Lancaino, the amazing mountains and scenery. I was also pleasantly surprised by the city. I was expecting a small country town, but it was quite a busy town. I walked from the bus station with map in hand to my accommodation - a B&B in the old town. I was met by one of the owners who spoke limited English, which was entertaining - but we got there.
An afternoon stroll found most of the town closed for siesta - a concept I love and think we should adopt in Australia!
Most shops opened around 3-4pm, but a lot didn't! It was actually very hard to find somewhere to get something to eat. I eventually found a pizza place and sat in the town square to watch the locals. I am amazed at a number of things in local Italian culture:
* so many of them smoke - anywhere, anytime!
* they park anywhere - including footpaths and pedestrian crossings
* they are so animated (and often loud) when the speak
* I love the siesta concept
* old men gather in the square to discuss the issues of the world, women gather to gossip (I suspect)
* they clapped when the aero plane landed!
* cheap coffee - only €1!
* breakfast consists of custard croissants or chocolate pastries. I could get used to that!
I love this - so true!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHWBL9_alKs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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