Europe Day 28: A Pleasant Loneliness

Today was a great day!

Last night, my introvert was showing, so I decided to sleep in and be intentionally independent of people for a while.  I woke up late and took a ridiculously long time getting ready to go.

Melissa and I went and got lunch together.  I had pizza-the olives were green. I do not like green olives so I picked them off.  She and I then walked to a store to get lemon scented soap.  Lemons are Sorrento's "thing." 

We parted ways shortly after.  I went to look for face lotion.  I dropped mine the first week we were here and spilt most of it. I have another couple of days left, but that's one of those things I would much rather not go without.  Unfortunately, my best guess at face lotion was on the shelf next to something that was certainly foot cream.  I did not want foot cream on my face, so I chose to post-pone my purchase until I could figure out what "face" is in Italian.

I am officially exhausted of the clothes I brought with me, so I went shopping to find something new.  I did not bring a very good variety of shoes, so I would not be able to wear the cute dress I found until after I returned to the States.  That would defeat the purpose.  But, if I got that dress and a pair of shoes, I'd be set!  I checked, and both places are open tomorrow, so I just might have to go get them both.  After all, everyone in Europe takes great care to dress themselves well, so I ought to do the same, right?  Regardless, I enjoyed my lonely, aimless wandering.  It was raining horribly, so I had to dodge a plethora of umbrellas and raindrops, but I am certain that only added to my joy.

I returned to the hotel to do some homework before doing laundry with Kayla.  We both brougt our books and sat and read.  At one point, I was so utterly overwhelmed with admiration for Jane Austen that I had to read a passage outloud to Kayla.  The Scottish man sitting across from us recognized what I was reading, so we discussed several of the characters together.  I love chatting about Jane with random people I've never seen before.  Especially when they have a charming accent.

Shortly after I enjoyed dinner at a kabab place.  Kebabs seem to do something to satisfy my burrito craving, probably because they are wrapped in a tortilla.  Honestly, I've only gotten a burrito and chipotle a few times, but for some reason I desperately want one, but cannot have it.  So, the kebab is all I've got.

And now I sit once more inthe hotel lobby.  I am very dedicated to you, dear reader.  I had no internet connection whatsoever for nearly an hour, but I persisted to hit refresh in my internet browser until I could finally post.  I only hope that-at this late hour-the words on this page feature complete thoughts and not just the tired meanderings of my mind.