I hope the impact with the reality of Italy will not be a turn-off for you and Nancy. Here everything is very vague and wrapped in ancient bullshit. There's nothing to do about it because Italians are ultra-provincial and have no idea how the world works outside their boarders. How can I explain this... for instance, the shops have impossible hours and when you finally figure them out, you go to buy a loaf of bread and... well, you find out that for some reason all the shops in that village are closed every Wednesday afternoon... but not the barber shop; when you are driving around, the Police stop you for no reason at all, other than to make a "controllo"... but most of the time the speed limit is not clearly marked; when you ask an information, nobody has a sure answer... and never ask a farmer where north is, because he doesn't understand the question; finding [and understanding!] the train schedule is a nightmare (but it will not be so for you, cause I'll send you the complete schedule from Alviano to Rome and back which I was able to put together after a long discussion about the meaning of life with the Alviano station-master!). In short, Italy is a very strange place and it will never cease to surprise you. If it weren't for the glorious food, the wonderful wine (both of which cost next to nothing!) and the breathtaking art, the place would be a total joke. It will definitely be a very interesting experience for you guys. I can promise you only one thing: when you'll arrive in Alviano you will go... Ohhhhh... because this place is truly magic. So, don't get mad about the rest and just take in all the magic you can.)
I will endeavor to be laid back and have very simple expectations!!!
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