My only struggle was trying to buy a month continuo Eurail pass. When I was in Siena, they told me that as a foreigner, I can only purchase at my own country. When I went to a travel agency in Milan, they told me that I need to talk with people in Stazione Milano Centrale. Eventually, I got it at the trenitalia counter with the salesperson who doesn't really speak English. In a day or two, I will activate this baby and travel everywhere as much as I can!
Hsiaopei is a very nice gal. She speaks Italian very well and lives a rather regular life starting with practice her voice to cook meals and watch downloaded TV series. She is extremely good at taking care of people. I am very blessed to be hosted, because our only encounter were the few minutes we saw each other while working in Experimental Theater in Taiwan for two different productions a few years ago.
During the day time, Milan is less hot than Siena. During the nights, I've been a killer of zanzare(mosquito). After visiting the Duomo and the castle, I've been sending job application and connection emails like crazy. It's indeed the most adventurous journey I've had for my entire life. The best part of this trip is that I get to use my broken Italian, French and German to communicate with people from all over the world, and it can really frustrate me sometimes, especially when I can't find the word I want from my electronic dictionary!
Oh well, the loneliness has not got to me yet. After speaking with my parents last morning, they seemed very impressed by my unknown plan and journey. Let's just hope that I can manage money well and at least make it back home to Taiwan ok.
As usual, love you all and ttyl.
