Strong stuff

Every time I start to think my Italian is improving, I’m reminded of why it’s really not.  This morning after a cappuccino in my favourite bar, I said goodbye with a casual ‘ci vediamo dopo’ (‘see you later’).  The barista responded by laughing and wobbling about pretending to be drunk.  I then realised I’d said ‘ci vediamo doppio’ which roughly translates to ‘I’m seeing double’!  Maybe I’d had one too many Fragolo Cupcakes…


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5 thoughts on “Strong stuff”

  1. Love your blog! Keeps me very amused! Sitting in Windsor Farm Shop having a coffee with Claire missing your company xx

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