Strange Things

Right. I've noticed that yellow is quite horrible for text, and so I've changed it. Not that I think anyone saw it, but trust me.

So.

Strange things (or things which I have noticed that are a little strange here in Italy). In list format.

1. There are two different types of plug socket, which are not compatible with each other. One is for white goods, apparently, and the other is for normal, everyday items. One reason for this, apparently, is that the German type European plug, as used by Italians for white goods, is more hardy (you've got to admire the Germans). I have illustrated the two different types of plug below for your edification (but achieved to get them in the wrong place).

2. Every town in Italy has its own bank. Fact. Find a tiny little town in the middle of Calabria, and I guarantee it will have its own bank.

3. You pay more for a dirty, slow train than you do for a fast, clean one.

They're the only ones that I can think of for now, but you can rest assured that, should I stumble across others, I'll let you know...