I started school today. My class has 12 people in it, from all nationalities - I havent spoken with all of them yet, but there are 2 Koreans, Mexican, Brazilian, Honduran (?someone from Honduras), Senegalese and someone from the Dominican Republic! I am sure over time I will get to know them better (I will be with them every day for the next month). Also it appears the school organises day trips on the weekend, so perhaps I might join one of those. School is daily from 11:00 till 14:00 - no early morning rushhour for me!! Although i did catch the "return from lunch break back to work rush" just before 15:00!!
On that note, transport here seems to work well - better than London. There are only 2 metro (tube) lines, that cross at one point, Termini. I live on top of a station pretty much, and it is 1 stop to Termini. The rest of the city is covered by buses and trams. I got a monthly pass to use all 3 modes, and it cost me only 30 euros - pretty cheap in any currency really. And the metro hasnt stopped for unknown signal failures in the 3 weeks I have been using it, so I am happy. They also have televisions showing an Italian version of funniest home videos on the metro! Keeps you entertained, not that its necessary with the amount of buskers that are free to roam on the carriages playing all kinds of instruments. The other day a couple got on with a trolley contraption which had a small amplifier and car battery - while the man played the accordion the woman sang into a microphone - and then of course the child wanders around looking for donations from the public!
Today conversation with the kids was mostly around football - one kid supports Roma and the other Milan - Milan lost and Roma drew this past weekend, so they complained about the decisions, moaned about the opposition etc etc....it amazes me the passion these kids have for football and the teams they support!
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