Balsamic Vinegar, Volunteering, and the Czech Republic: Week 9
I started off the week by taking a field trip to Agriturismo Cavazzone, a traditional balsamic vinegar factory in the hills of Reggio Emilia. This is the outside of the factory. It was super foggy. Before going inside, we explored the property and were able to go inside this gazebo. Due to the fog, we were not able to see the pretty view, but that's okay! All the leaves on the ground were so pretty. Then, we went inside the factory and the owner taught us all about how traditional balsamic vinegar is made. We also got to taste the different types of balsamic vinegar made in the factory. Some of the balsamic vinegar I tried was over 20 years old! We also tried the vinegar on an egg. We tied it on parmesan cheese as well. Overall, a very great experience! -- Last week, I was able to volunteer at a local high school. I spent an hour speaking English to Italian students to help them improve their English. We talked about the music they like, the pasta they eat, the places they've t...