Although this city has substantially less permanent residents than Albuquerque, the population is way more densely packed, My niece, Diana, says it best..."We're not in Kansas anymore..."
The streets are very narrow and the sidewalks are not just for pedestrians. The motorcycles and bike riders use the sidewalks as passing lanes when the traffic is backed up. Crosswalks aren't really for pedestrians, either. It will be a miracle if I keep from being run over...
It's fun to see all of the pasty shops, wine bars, and stores in the neighborhood. I like being able to find everything we need within walking distance. After extensive testing, Joey has found his favorite gelateria.
Our first Friday here, we met one of Joey's professors from Kansas State for dinner. Who knew that the fish here comes with eyes and teeth-and cost 70 euros? Lesson: market price is not usually a good deal in the big city.
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