RickZullo

A few years ago I came to Italy on an extended vacation (I called it a sabbatical just to make it sound impressive, but lets be honest). About midway through that trip, I wound up in Rome and on the first night I fell in love with the city . On the second night, I fell in love with one of its inhabitants (who is now my wife). So a few weeks later I returned to the US, settled up my affairs, applied for a visa, and came back to Rome to live. Rome provides constant stimulation but also a lot of frustration for the uninitiated expat. With the help of my Italian wife, I've been able to figure a few things out along the way--it's "l'arte di arrangiarsi," as the Italians say...the art of getting by. But I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. It has really opened my eyes to the world and given me new inspirations for every facet of my life. I'm completely fascinated by this city, its history, culture, language, and people. And if you are someone who shares the same passions, please let me hear from you! Ciao, a presto! Rick