One of the advantages is that Italian's are very environmentally conscious...sometimes forcibly, sometimes because it's just a good idea! For example, they have separate bins for recycling near the dumpsters, located on most of the residential streets. However, when too much electricity is used in an hour, it simply shuts off, which in theory is good because you're saving energy, but can be quite annoying at night time! Also, the hot water is hit or miss. If you don't take "military showers"( turn off the water in between shampooing your hair, or lathering up,etc.) you will run out of hot water VERY quickly!
Some challenges for me so far have been living without a microwave, a dryer, a kettle, and a stove that doesn't automatically light. I'm learning slowly, but I will definitely be very appreciative upon my arrival in the United States in July!
We have been experiencing some pretty terrible weather here in Rome, and as this city is much much older than any city in the US, the drainage systems are not very good! There is a lot of flooding in the streets, which can be a bit inconvenient, but you learn pretty quickly which streets to avoid!
Here are some pictures of my apartment!
kitchen!
living room!
view from our apartment!
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