Man, what a day! I swear, being a car instructor in Santa-Croce-sull-Arno is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Ha! Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I hit the road on Via Roma. Classic street, but today? Total chaos. I’m driving my little Fiat, and suddenly, this dude on a scooter zooms past me like he’s in a race. I mean, c’mon! It’s not the MotoGP, buddy! I almost spilled my coffee. And let me tell ya, that coffee was the only thing keeping me sane.
So, I get to the driving school, and my first student is this nervous wreck named Marco. Poor kid. He’s sweating bullets. I’m like, “Dude, relax! It’s just a car, not a spaceship!” But he’s gripping the wheel like it’s a lifeline. We hit the streets, and I’m trying to keep it cool. We’re cruising down Via della Libertà, and suddenly, he slams the brakes. I’m like, “What the heck, man?” Turns out, he saw a cat. A CAT! I mean, I love cats, but c’mon!
After that, we head towards the Arno River. Beautiful spot, right? But Marco’s still jumpy. He’s like, “What if I hit a pedestrian?” I’m like, “Bro, just don’t!” But then, outta nowhere, this old lady with a shopping cart appears. I swear, she was like a ninja! Marco nearly swerved off the road. I had to remind him that we’re not in a horror movie.
Next up, I had this girl, Sofia. She was a total opposite of Marco. Super confident, like she owned the road. We’re driving down Via Garibaldi, and she’s blasting some pop music. I’m trying to teach her about roundabouts, and she’s singing at the top of her lungs. I’m like, “Sofia, focus!” But she’s in her own world. Honestly, I kinda loved it.
Then, we hit a traffic jam on Via della Repubblica. Ugh! I hate traffic. I’m sitting there, and I see this gelato shop. My stomach growls. I’m like, “Sofia, can we get gelato after this?” She’s all for it. So, we finish the lesson, and I treat myself to a scoop of pistachio. Best decision ever!
But wait, the day’s not over. I get a call from my boss. He’s like, “We need you to cover a night shift.” I’m like, “Are you kidding me?” I just wanna go home and binge-watch some Netflix. But no, duty calls. So, I grab a quick dinner at this little trattoria on Via dei Fiori. The pasta? To die for!
Finally, I’m back on the road, and it’s dark. I’m exhausted, but I can’t help but feel a bit proud. I mean, I survived the day! Santa-Croce-sull-Arno is wild, but it’s my wild. The streets, the people, the gelato—it’s all part of the ride.
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of surprises, laughs, and a bit of chaos. Just another day in the life of a car instructor in this crazy little town. Can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow!