Day 9

Today we traveled by bus to the town of Vignola, Italy! Here (or near) they make parmasean cheese, balsamic, and they grow cherries. This is the home of these items! Unfortunately it was very rainy, so we had to spend most time inside---but once again it does not stop us from venturing out! We first stopped at a little cafe. I didn't eat, but it was very nice and I would like to go back. Then, we went over to have a sweet treat by the nearest castle, and once it opened we toured it. My friend Jordan and I explored this huge place and climbed up to the bell tower. I tell ya, we sure do get a work out every day (thank goodness)! I had my siesta later and then we went out to dinner to the Castello (near the castle). They had real good food, and I had tortellini ragu! It was kind of like a really big raviloli though...Afterward, we looked at the shops and then stopped at a cafe that specialized in crepe's (like a really, really flat pancake type pastry that is filled with whatever you want). I had mine filled with nutella and O M G was it awesome. I am getting another before we leave! Lastly, Greg and I stopped by a little pub because it's Saturday!!! They closed at 10, so we didn't stay out late. I didn't want to continue exploring since it is a new town and it was dark so all that equals a very overly precautious me haha. We sped walked home then time for bed!

PS sorry for spelling errors...... spelling has never been my stronger area in school, and I cannot right click on my computer. I will fix them later =) CIAO for now !