Italian 101, and Other Attempts at Communication

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Enough Carrots, Today Prosciutto!

When translating menu items from Italian to English, we recommend against an intermediate stop in France.

In case of emergency in Cefalu, I suggest skipping the instructions and just making a run for it.

A clear picture of something you should probably not do at the Messina ferry dock.

Here is where Raina can find a job if we move to Messina.

This sign in Ravello provides insufficient information. What kinds of wine?

This is the sign that Robin overlooked when she last visited Pompeii.

I'm not quite sure of the intended message in this Roman toy store window. Be the first one on the block with your own fascist army?

Here is where Mick or Lucia can find a job if they move to Anghiari.

All roads lead to Ristorate Pizzeria Belvedere.

Some thoughtful Perugian added the amusing black decals to this Do Not Enter sign.

The core message here is that escalators are exceptionally dangerous places!

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