I was taking the translation from the linked Website Walter, however it is translated, Kicky should seriously consider the benefits of such a fine dish.
I didnt get to be the handsome, virile and muscular man that I am today, by existing on Pasta........and Meatballs al Forno!
No, it was probably from all those arancini...
One more little domanda...
I think I should get some usable currency (like maybe 200 Euros or so) before I leave, just so that I'm all set when we get to Italy.
Where can I do that? Can I just go to any bank and do that, or do I have to go somewhere special?
Surely you can find someplace in NYC! But if not, you can always do it at the airport in Italy as soon as you land. And there are ATMs all over the place in every major city, just like here. All the major ATM networks are international.
Hmmm. Airport cambios (cambii?) - they were offices with a person there to change your money, as I remember, or am I imagining that? - anyway, they used to have poor exchange rates.
But atms usually have good exchange rates. I guess I'd be amazed if Euros would come out of my local atm in Caifornia, but then, learn something new every day...
Last time I went, I just got some lire at my bank here, which shows how long ago I went to Italy.
I think they have an exchange at Grand Central. But I just read in one of my Italy books that the exchange rate is better at the "Bancomats," (ATMs), like you said, Osso.
I think maybe I'll just get it at the airport, like Eva said.
Eva wrote:Surely you can find someplace in NYC! But if not, you can always do it at the airport in Italy as soon as you land. And there are ATMs all over the place in every major city, just like here. All the major ATM networks are international.
You'll find ATM's in the smallest village - if they have a post/bank office.
And all work internationally.
(You'll have to pay some currency exchange rate plus what your home bank charges you. Generally, this is less expensive than changing money in one of the 'cambios' - they are [usually] kind of tourist traps.)
Kicky,
Sorry to chime in so late...but.
You HAVE to rent an Alfa Romeo while you are over there. You will see why everyone thinks they (Italians) drive like maniacs. Trust me.
My worst driving experience in my life was in Rome. It was like bumper cars at a carnival. At one point an ambulance was trying to get through and cars just started to drive up on the sidewalks, but no one bothered to slow down. Pedestrians literally jumped out of the way and onto various pieces of sculpture and architecture. We returned the car and enjoyed the rest of our stay by using public transportation (including a goat cart in Cararra), we had no trouble getting around with buses, trains and taxi's.
Oh yeah, the exchange rates are better on the ATMs, so look for an ATM at the airport. If you don't find one, go ahead and use the cambio. It won't make that much difference on $200.
Try to charge things whenever possible. Credit cards usually get the best exchange rates of all.
Eva said:
Try to charge things whenever possible. Credit cards usually get the best exchange rates of all.[/quote]
This has been my experience as well.
Yeah, that is the plan, but I know I'm gonna need some cash for little things. And by the way, I WISH I could afford to rent an Alfa Romeo! Although, if I could afford that, I think I'd go for a Ferrari instead.
On second thought, if I had that kind of cash, I'd probably do both of them!
Alfas are daily drivers over there buddy. It's like renting a Pontiac over here...
Except a hell of a lot more fun to drive.
Alfa is the poor man's Ferrari.
Huh. Cool. Maybe I'll look into it then.
Don't kicky! Your parents won't fit into it. Italians are short
and their cars are made for short people. So unless you're
under 5'2" get a different car.
My mom is about 5'2" and my dad is maybe 5'5"...I'm a giant at 5'8". Hahaha...it might be a tight fit.
****, that's a nice-looking car though...
Kicky,
Do you wanna get laid or not ?
That is the question.
Your folks will wait for you.
