Go Italy!

Most of today was so uneventful, it almost didn't get it's own blog entry.  Julia hasn't been feeling great, but last night officially came down with a cold (or allergies, we aren't sure).  So, most of the day was spent lounging around the apartments.  Still reeling from the money spent yesterday, we were happy enough to eat in today - breakfast around noon and a nice lunch of roasted cauliflower and pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil around 4:30 pm (all purchased during our one outing of the day to the fruit and vegetable market at 12:30 pm). We planned on cooking dinner too, but while cleaning up from lunch at 5, we knew that was not going to be happening.



We decided to get carry out pizzas from yet a different pizzeria around yet another corner, and settle in to watch the Italy vs. Germany Eurocup semi-final, with Germany heavily favored to win, but facing the challenge of overcoming the curse of never having beat Italy in a major tournament game.  Not this time Germany.  Italy won!  And we immediately took to the streets, to get some gelato and be a part of the nationwide celebration.  Lots of horns and flags and merriment.   Fingers crossed for Sunday's final match vs. Spain.   It would be so fun to be here if we win! After living here for over a week now, I feel great pride in what we've just accomplished!   

Julia really wants me to explain this picture, but I prefer leaving it to the imagination.