Day 12

Today was more of a free day for us, but we still got a taste of the culture her--literally! First, we went to the Parmesan factory where the most authentic cheese is made. We got to watch the process from start until the final product. It was so fascinating to see and learn about the Italian cultivation of this product. 

Afterward, we headed to the balsamic museum where true balsamic is made. We learned about the incredibly long process that is involved in making just a small bottle of that fine vinegar. It requires wood with aroma, dedication, and at least 8 years. If you want some incredible balsamic, you can bet it took about 25 years. What in the world?! Well, I definitely learned some new things today, and I am double interested when food is involved ;)