So...it's official. Wine is the equivalent of water here in Italy and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I understand that this is probably the best wine I will ever have in my life but sometimes a girl just wants a glass of water (especially after indulging in chocolate gelato).
Also, by the time you order enough water to quench your thirst, it would have been cheaper to buy a liter of wine to share with the table. I'm also not a fan of paying 2 or 3 euros for a bottle of water that is usually only good for too small glasses. I've considered taking my water bottle into restaurants but figured that might offend the Italians. However, I might have to make an exception and ignore their feelings on this one.
xoxo,
Meggie
Ok Megs, I read in my Rick Steve's Italy to:carry a water bottle to refill at Florence's twist the handle public fountains.Try the fontanello(dispenser of free cold water) on piazza Della Signoria,behind the statue of Neptune(to the left of the Plazzo Vecchio). So you can't order tap water....I bet you can ,they just drink a lot of sparkling water and they think that is what you want.Yes I'm sure the ItalIan wines are fab!!
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