Gina Aliotti’s Top 10 Italian Insights Part 2


Gina’s back with another Top 10 Italian Insights. The IFBB Figure Pro recently visited Italy and compiled a few lists we’ll be sharing over the next few weeks.

As a side note, there has been some chatter about Gina returning to the stage in the new “Women’s Physique” division. You can put those rumors to bed, G tells me she has no desire to put on more muscle and has been focused on more cardio and “downsizing” from her early Figure days. We’ll have to wait and see if she returns to the competitive stage in 2011.

G’s Top 10 Italian Insights Part 2

1. Italians serve wine with every meal and look at you funny if you order just water!
2. Energy is expensive in Italy and they actually get it from France. You often have to pay an extra fee on top of your hotel room rate!
3. Most restaurants have a “cover fee” just for eating there! Yes, just like a club here in the US but a restaurant!!
4. Our blow dryers do not work in Italy! They require too much energy and you will blow the fuse!
5. You better learn to drive a scooter because scooters are the “thing to have” in Europe!
6. When ordering a pizza, any toppings you think you are getting, think again… Italians skimp on pizza toppings!
7. Garlic is hard to come by! Believe it or not, there was not much garlic and Americans use way more than the Italians!
8. Everyone Smokes!!!
9. Italians Hang Dry their clothes, back to the issue of expensive energy!
10. The tomatoes and the mozzarella cheese are incredibly fresh and probably the best I have ever had!

No, Gina didn’t pick up smoking during her trip. You can pick up healthy tips and more on her web site GinaAliotti.net. Tell her you saw her Blog on Hardbody.






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