Dont say I didnt warn you....

OK, a few things to beware of in Rome. First, drivers are insane. So Cal driving is baby food, LA traffic doesnt even compare. Basically, as a pedestrian, you do not have the right of way, and dont think they wont lay on the horn at you if you step slightly in their way for a second. No one even stops for ambulances, or little old ladies crossing the street. At any given time, you will see a driver flayling their arms, no doubt shouting obsenities at anyone who may be crossing their path the wrong way. Its a little scary, a little nuts and I have not gotten used to it. Another thing to be very cautious of is making sure you always have the correct amount of change when buying anything. If for some reason a salesclerk has to break a bill for you, forget it! They will literally throw the change and receipt at you. They will look at you like you just insulted their mother. They're ready to throw you right out of the store if you dare need more than 2 euro back after paying. Sean was even denied buying candy because he didnt have the right amount...it was kind of sad. We almost had a panic attack when we realized we only had a 10 euro bill to buy a cafe. Its a little stressful, and makes me wonder how Italians can always have exact change. I dont understand why it is such a big deal and wonder if it is this way in all of Europe, or if Italians are just a little sensitive about giving back change...Not sure...So feisty those Italians...geez....