Netflix vs. Skype
With unlimited internet in England and a summer of only
working a few nights a week, my time was often spent browsing Netflix and
having cups of tea. You could say I was living the dream. But in Italy, I am
paying for a certain amount of internet, and have a counter so I can see how
much I am using, which can be irritating but is useful. Although I can no
longer endlessly have Gilmore Girls on the background (cry), I can plan Skypes
with people from home and actually value the time talking and catching up. It
does use up a fair bit of internet, but at least it’s ‘real life’, rather than
a series or film.
Tea vs. Hot chocolate
No, Italy is not backwards, it does obviously sell tea. I
usually just have green tea but if I really fancy some ‘normal’ tea it is
possible. This isn’t too common in cafes though, and when it comes to coffee I
actually prefer instant coffee rather than the real stuff, so when ordering in
a cafe I have recently opted for hot chocolate instead. And oh my, once you’ve had
it there is no going back. Essentially, melted chocolate. In a cup. With cream.
And just like that, my cravings for a cup of Yorkshire tea are gone…
Spotify vs. Live music
As I mentioned, my limit on internet means I cannot search
for and listen to new artists 24/7 anymore, and instead have found old bought albums
on my laptop (rekindled my love for Everything Everything) and been more eager
to seek out live music instead. Be it the jazz night at Bottega del Vino, the
live music nights at Trottamundo, the choir I have joined at the University for
Foreigners, or just me practising away in the little room down the street that
has a piano. I’m looking forward to actually starting at the Conservatorio
(yes, you’re reading this right, it’s the middle of November and I haven’t started yet) so I
can get more involved in the musical happenings of Perugia. Cause, you know,
that’s kind of why I’m here.
Sea vs. Land
In England, my two homes are the seaside town of Whitby and
the city of Newcastle, both situated on the north east coast. Therefore I
always feel close to the sea. I definitely take it for granted, because now I’m
in Perugia - pretty much in the centre of Italy - I’m starting to crave
the sea air and beach walks. Yet it is quite difficult to complain about when
as I have the most gorgeous view out of my bedroom window that looks over the
edge of Perugia and further out into Umbria. I can even see Assissi (when the weather is nice)! So as much
as I’m missing the beach, I know that I’ll be returning to it soon and this
view is really not a bad replacement in the meantime.
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| One of my favourite places to be at home |
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| The view from my room in Perugia |
And finally,
A nice hot bubble bath with candles, vs. ....
Hmm, I think I'm gonna have to wait until I get home for this one unfortunately.
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