ebloporto
Introduction
Transplanted from Louisiana to New York, to Florence, to New York...and hopefully back to Florence once more. I hope to find some resources and future friends here that can help me plan my move back to Italia, and share my love for all things Italian! Also, I hope to provide information and tips to anyone looking to make the leap over the big pond, or in the citizenship process. :0)
I joined expat.com on 14 August 2009.
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ebloportoadded the blog Ribollita Reboiled to the Italy blog directory
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ebloportoposted on the thread How to make friends in Florence
Expat experience
Moved there when my daughter was 7/8 months and husband was going back to school.
It was small enough that I felt comfortable finding my way around, but "city" enough not to stick out like a sore thumb. I loved the rich design history and the friendliness of the locals.
Not much! One big thing was finding biologico produce and alternative foods, but as I got to know the city, I knew where to find what I needed.
Four seasons, living on the water/in the woods, "small town" feel with big city amenities
disconnection with neighbors, "keeping up with the Jones'" attitude, driving
I was born in Louisiana, went to college there, and left after graduation to live in NY
Food, Family, Culture, warmth of strangers, and manners/politeness/"southern hospitality"
intense tropical summers, being surrounded by people who've never seen another part of the world, feeling different
