I have it!! In my hot little hand I have my Italian licence. This experience has almost put me off Italy – briefly. I need a cappuccino, a panino con prosciutto, a gelato and a walk around lovely Lucca to remind myself why I love this place.
In the end it wasn’t too terrible. I did my parking well and didn’t stuff up on any of the tiny back roads of Lucca. I remembered to drive very slowly and to indicate when overtaking a bicycle.
I am now going to get a large photocopy of my licence, have it laminated and wear it as a necklace.
I also have my new Permesso di Soggiorno after waiting again for ages at the Questura. Now I just have to tackle the bank over a few unpaid bills and I have my official duties taken care of this time.
Thank you to all those who wished me luck. I’m sure it made all the difference.