Saturday, September 13, 2008

Discos, police, and sleepless nights

Chalet was so much fun. Not as big as cacao, but much more exclusive. It was indoors with a large dance floor in the middle and tables all around the outside. When we arrived there was about a 500 person line to get in. We thought we were screwed. Our program director had an ace up his sleeve though. He called someone working at Chalet and we were all briskly rushed through the side door. He then led us to our private table. After drinks and dancing we grabbed a couple of Taxis home. I finally made it to bed around 5.
The next day I had to wake up at 9 to sign papers with the police for my permit of stay. I then passed out in the USAC lounge for a couple of hours before heading over to the lingotto mall. It is huge, in fact it is the former Fiat factory that is slowly being converted into a very large mall. We cruised around grabbed some grub then went back to school for class. Afterwards we went home got ready and headed out to Rumbar(sp) with our neighbors.
It is a small bar, but a fun atmosphere. I learned some Italian from them, then headed over to Murphy’s with some friends. As you can probably tell by the name it is an Irish pub. I met some random Italians that were extremely nice. They took me down to the Po where we checked out some different places then said Ciao. I did the hour walk home by myself. After checking some things on the internet I made it to bed around 6.
I then awoke around noon to the neighbors’ sawz-all. After he stopped I fell back asleep til 2:30. I made some pasta for lunch and plan on relaxing for a while. Ryan Nichols is coming in about an hour. I’m supposed to meet him at a train station, but he doesn’t know which one he’s going to. Hopefully it’s the main one or it may make for an interesting evening. Thanks again for everyone that has been reading my blog. I’m sorry the blog did live up to the title.
Ciao

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

OK, I am caught up and leaving a message per your request. Sounds like you are already having a great time. Keep posting the pics.

XO
Cousin Aim

Unknown said...

Sounds like you're having so much fun! Have a glass of chianti for me!

xoxo,
Suzi

Anonymous said...

Brian, so fun to read of your adventures, although your schedule makes me tired. It sounds like you are having a great experience so far. Love the pics.
xo
Regina