I arrived in Trento on the 15th of January by train. Coming from Germany, a country that had been in Lockdown for weeks, I was super excited about volunteering in Italy. And I haven’t been disappointed! I live together with two other volunteers who showed me around on my first weekend in Trento. We drank Aperol Spritz, visited the Doss Trento (by foot) and looked at the city center. Trento really is a pretty city and I love the view of the mountains, which you can see from anywhere. They also introduced me to two more volunteers and I have since become good friends with all of them.
I have not gotten my Codice Confisciale yet, which you need to apply for your free transport card. InCo is taking care of that, but it will take a few more weeks, sadly. The flat provided by the organisation is ok, but there have been problems with mold and I’m really missing my microwave from back home…
In the short time that I have been here, I have also visited the Garda lake and sardagna, a small village from which you have a great view of Trento. One of my favorite things about this city, is the coffee culture! I drink cappuccinos and Cafe Lattes almost everyday and it’s something I’ve really started to enjoy! After a long day at school it is really refreshing to meet your friends and drink coffee together, even if it is only for one hour before the bars close at six. The food here has also been delicious and I love the pizza – it’s pretty much impossible to get a bad one!
I really look forward to the coming months and I hope that Covid restrictions will be less severe.
- Laura Kroworsch
