June 2nd, 2009
Today was technically an Italian holiday but of course we did not get the day off. Instead, since it was raining we returned to the lab for another day of scat analysis. It was just like the day before except this time Tiziana was there and Daniela was not. Around 11am we decided to take a coffee break in the middle of town. There were a ridiculous amount of people in Pescasseroli due to it being a holiday even though it was crappy weather. I was so happy to have a break and was sad to have to return to the lab again after about 20mins. Around 1pm we ended up going out again for lunch at the same pizza place we usually go to. It was fun being there with everyone since most of the time we are paired up. Our conversation included discussing how the guy at the pizza shop I think is attractive looks like a monkey to everyone else, Faustio and Gigi’s secret desire to be together, Big Table, and how I might not be American because I do not know who Robbie Williams is. After about an hour and a half lunch break we returned to the lab and worked until 5pm. I had thought having to separate ants was bad, but I quickly realized that having to separate hairs is worse. I hope I never have to encounter another hairy scat!
For dinner we had rabbit. It was the first time I have tried rabbit and it was really good. We also had leftovers from the previous dinner and these amazing rice cakes that Daniela brought back from her house that had a spicy seasoning on them. For dessert we had cherries and apricots that Daniela also brought back from her house since her family has a cherry and a tree. I was happy to have some fresh fruit!
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