As soon as I got off the plane in Florence, everywhere I looked I thought to myself, “Wow, #that’ssoEurope”. Here’s why:
1. You have to pay to use the bathroom. 1 euro. And it’s not just a suggestion either. You literally can’t open the door without paying. If this were the case in New York, I think people would riot.
2. The vending machines are stocked with Fanta and Kinder chocolate bars. Even the snack food in Europe seems somehow classier.
3. Everyone walks really slowly. They’re all taking their time, checking out the sights, meandering. No one is in a rush. Who cares about work? The only people who walk this slowly in New York are tourists, and New Yorkers all want to slap them #sorrynotsorry.
4. As far as I can tell, there are no traffic rules at all. People cross the street when the mood strikes them. Bikes and vespas go down streets I thought were reserved for pedestrians. Buses drive on roads the size of bike lanes. I haven’t seen anyone get mortally wounded yet though, so I guess this system is working out pretty well.
5. The coffee at every café tastes like it came from a tree in the backyard, surrounded by dancing cherubs and singing fairies. What I’m trying to say is, it’s good.