My wife and I are buying a condominium in Vasto Abruzzo that will be completed by March or April 2010. We are looking for a company that handles rental properties in this area. Here in the US, in vacation locations, there are companies that will
Not sure I agree. The population in Vasto and Vasto Marina goes to about 250,000 during the summer months. As to the water pressure problem, all new construction has to have a water reserve tank built in to each house or apartment, so these won't be affected by the middle-of-the-night water shutoffs.
I know just what you mean. I have always used the phrase "Parla piu piano per favore", or "piu adagio". I usually follow it with "Sono solo un americano." This brings a chuckle, and they slow down. As you speak more, you won't need to "translate" back into English, you'll think in Italian.
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Not sure I agree. The population in Vasto and Vasto Marina goes to about 250,000 during the summer months. As to the water pressure problem, all new construction has to have a water reserve tank built in to each house or apartment, so these won't be affected by the middle-of-the-night water shutoffs.
I know just what you mean. I have always used the phrase "Parla piu piano per favore", or "piu adagio". I usually follow it with "Sono solo un americano." This brings a chuckle, and they slow down. As you speak more, you won't need to "translate" back into English, you'll think in Italian.