So hot. But, so cold.

It's been so hot over here and like usual, I did not pack correctly. I was expecting it to be cooler. Had to buy some very expensive Italian t-shirts. Made in Turkey. Still on the look out for some cool shoes to bring back. Because you all know I don't have enough shoes!
With the heat comes mosquitos. Ginormous mosquitos. That leave even more ginormous welts. They actually have some little plug in machine that is supposed to help with the control of mosquitos, but ours doesnt seem to be working.
I've also seemed to have caught myself a cold. I am guessing it's from all the go-go-go and not enough sleep. So, working on getting more sleep and not being sick.
We've been discussing bruta forma in class, in English it literally means brute form. Apparently, it's a way for Italians to refer to unappealing behavior. Guess we Americans are known for it. I was somewhat embarrased the other night when our group was hanging out, enjoying some gelato, when some 18ish year old kid --already drunkerd--came into the shop asking loudly for soemone that spoke English. The woman at the cashier meekly responded that she spoke a little. He continued to yell slowly at her about a bar, they were in search. Bar means something very different in Italy -- it's just a place to grab some coffee and a pastry. There is likely alcohol there, but it's nothing like an American bar where you go to get beer, play pool and hit on chicks. Which is obviously what said drunkard was looking for. It was obnoxious and I was so happy when he left -- without getting the answer he was looking for.
Speaking of gelato, I've had a lot. Actually branched out from the normal chocolate and had some pistacchio, hazelnut and carmel. One of these times I need to try the fruit flavor, they always look so nice in the display case.
And speaking of display case, we saw some relics yesterday that were nicely displayed. My fave was the portion of middle finger of St. John the Baptist. Not sure I understand the whole relic concept. Holy finger. heh
Off to the last day of class, for this week.
Tomorrow, Venice!!