This morning I went to Jason's class with the other program associates (spouses, siblings, partners etc.) It was a short day, we spent the morning at the Trevi Fountain (I love fountains!!!) only to find out it was being cleaned, so we ended up going back again on our way back to our room. We learned from the lecture that the fountain collects about 3000 Euros/day ($4500 USD/day).
We also chilled out a bit enjoying a couple scoops of gelato (30 Euro / $42 USD). We have found gelato and food in general to be expensive.
The custom in Italy/Europe is that no tipping is required. HOWEVER, there are service fees for dining. The service fees for sitting in a clean, air conditioned geletaria during non-peak hours today was about $12. In addition to the gelato we each ordered a bottle of water.
And I have to admit that I had a taste for American food so we ate lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe. I think I can count on my hand how many times I've eaten at a HRC in my life but it was obvious I wasn't the only person tired of Italian food because while we were there we ended up seeing just about everyone else in Jason's class.
There was also a celbrity sighting today. I ran into Michael Bolton at the Cartier store. He's performing in concert here this week. I asked Jason to take my photo in front of Cartier but he refused.
For the cat lovers here is one more photo from today.
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