We were hungry. We had two hours to kill, were on foot in the streets of Venice, unable to speak a word of the language, and we needed something to eat.All we wanted was an ice cream. We walked all through the streets and alleys exploring but were unable to find a gelato (ice cream) shop.
Until Mae saw McDonalds.
I refused to go in. I told her I didn't travel halfway around the world to eat food that is mass produced. Especially not this. I wanted Italian Gelato - the most amazing of Italian foodery.
She could go in if she liked and get something, I would wait outside.
She didn't. I think she was mad at me, but she put up with my stubborn ideas. In the end, we found our gelato shop and had a fabulous treat.
Some things are worth waiting for.
2 comments:
hahaha. You're funny. You should have at least gone in and seen how different the menu is. that's the best part. I've been IN a McDonald's in every country I've been in (except India. I didn't see one there... but I'm sure they have them...I was just too far away from everything)
In Prague you can buy Beer with your burger. :o)
But it is different if you are in Italy looking for Ice cream vs. say... China looking for Ice cream. HUGE difference there. I'm glad you waited for your Gelado. :o)
I bet they sold wine at the counter there if we had gone in. They sell wine everyplace you can get a candy bar.
I love it!
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