Good stuff Mark! I haven't seen any Italian Ice in my 4 years in Italy(although, I haven't looked)! But the Gelato is awesome! And the only salad dressing in Italy is Olive Oil & Balsamico! I have asked for American salad dressing. And some know what it is, but they never have it! And if they say they have something similiar, well, better to stick with the Oil & Bals.!! They do actually eat there shrimp with a sauce that is very similiar to Thousand Island. But they will look at you like you are crazy if you want it on your Salad!
I have only been here in Valencia for about a month, and pure sunshine so far! I've heard that 20-30 days a year it will rain a little here!
If I only had my Viper here!!! Maybe next year!!