From there he took me to a bike store to pick up a bicycle that I would use to ride to the beach and the town of Porto Recanati. After we picked up a bike, we went to the grocery store so I could stock up on groceries for the week and have food to cook in the kitchen at the apartment.
Stephano then showed me around the apartment for the first time, which was very large with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room area, and a kitchen. Stephano then introduced me to another Grottini employee, Massimo, who gave me my set of keys for the apartment and invited me to dinner that night.
My first night in Italy was one I will never forget. After unpacking my very heavy suitcase I was picked up by Massimo around 8:30 for a night on the town. We drove to the heart of Porto Recanati and had dinner on the beach at a delicious Italian restaurant.
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After the amazing dinner we walked around so I could get a feel for what Porto Recanati was like, which was absolutely beautiful. The sun was setting over the ocean making the night breathtaking.
The first weekend I spent in Porto Recanati happened to be when the town festival celebration of summer was taking place. Just about everyone from Porto Recanati gathered to celebrate with food, music, dancing, art, drinks, and games.
I rode my bike there with Massimo and we met some of the other Grottini employees there and some of their friends for dinner on the beach. Afterwards we walked around, listened to different live bands, checked out the street vendors, and had a great time.
Sunday came around and I was so exhausted from jetlag and all the activities that I slept until 3 pm! Sunday was a day for relaxation and homework as well as thinking about new Butterfly Twists ideas.