Good First Impressions

First day around 100 degrees (uuuugggghhhhh...the only "bad" impression): check.
First time walking to Allison's apartment (20 minutes--not bad!): check.
First lunch in un ristorante and ordering wine (with Allison): check.
First riposino (a nap) in the afternoon: check.
First bottle of wine (Lambrusco--sparkling red wine) split between just Allison and I for dinner: check.
First dinner I made in Italy (spaghetti with tomatoes and zucchini): check.
First gelato in Bologna: check.
First time experiencing Bologna night-life / First 3 bars: check.
First Italian strawberry daiquiri, mojito, and Moscow Mule (gingerale, vodka, cucumber slices (what?!), and lime): check.

All in all, I'd have to say it's been a very, very good day! Going out with Elena and Matteo and their friends was so much fun, and of course the alcohol helps our Italian a lot! ...At least we think it does....

Daniele, Elena, io, Lisa, Matteo

Buona notte! xoxo