Tristan pulled into a parking lot as he continued to talk to Rory. Suddenly Rory noticed that the car had stopped.
" Where are we?" Rory asked looking around.
" Welcome to Italy."
" Italy?" Rory asked looking at Tristan oddly.
" Never heard of this place?"
" Let me think…no."
" Well I know the owners and a few years back they went to Europe. When they came back they told stories about how much they loved Italy. So one day, someone suggested they build Italy in Hartford. It took two years and about three months ago they opened Italy. It is very popular with those who can't afford to go to Europe."
" But how did they build Italy in Hartford?"
" They made replicas of famous monuments in Italy and it has small cafes and restaurants."
" That's…"
" Different?"
" Not the word I was looking for, but it works."
" Well come on. Let's go explore Italy."
" Where are we eating dinner?"
" Here. At seven."
Grabbing Rory's hand, Tristan led her inside the walls. Twenty minutes passed as they explored the grounds Italy was on.
" This is amazing."
" I told you."
" The Frari was amazing!"
" I know. What about the Castel Sant'Angelo?"
" Beautiful."
" What's your favorite?"
" The Trevi Fountain."
" Why?"
" Great legend behind it and even if I never see the real one, the replica shows its beauty. What about you?"
" The Fontana della Naiadi."
" The naked nymphs?"
" Sort of. It reminds me of someone."
" I don't want to know."
" Ready to eat?"
" Yeah."
" Let's go. Dinner awaits."
**Note for those of you who don't know:
The Frari is a church; Castel sant'Angelo is a castle that was built in 1277 to protect the Pope; Trevi Fountain is a fountain built around 1927? And a legend says that by throwing a penny in with your back to the fountain it will ensure a return to the eternal city (Rome); and the Fantana della Naiadi is a fountain unveiled in 1901 that yes has 4 naked nymphs in it. (Fits Tristan)**