Adjusting

We did absolutely nothing today!  After the flurry of school ending, traveling, and two days of sightseeing, we deserved a day of rest.  Andrew is in Florence for two days, so the kids and I slept late, and sat on the couch all day.  Right now, our biggest struggles are the language barrier and adjusting to the six hour time difference.  Most people here speak English, so it has not been too bad, but it is difficult to read signs and menus.  We have learned how to say "thank you"!  Andrew and I sat by the washer and dryer with the translator app, translating all the words on the machines.  I have now successfully washed several loads of laundry.  We have also mastered the oven, dishwasher, and microwave!  I did my first solo run to the grocery store today and could not resist buying this...

Sorry it's sideways.  I cant figure out how to rotate it!  But you get the idea!!  It tasted slightly sweet, so we think it had BBQ sauce instead of tomato sauce.  

Sleeping has been difficult.  The six hour time change was enough to mess us up, but the other issue is that the sun does not set until 10:30.  It's hard to go to bed when it is so bright outside.  Here is a picture I took from our balcony at 10:00 pm.  

Tomorrow will be another quiet day.  I think the kids and I will set out on foot to explore our little town.  There is a lighthouse nearby and I promised the kids we could eat lunch at the restaurant on the beach called Key West!