Hi, I'm new to this forum, but have perused it from time to time and I think its a great way to share information and maybe solve the odd problem or two that you experience from living in a new country. I've lived in Italy for 3 years and very shameful do not speak the language very well - however I do have my excuses. I have lived for last year stuck up a hillside without a vehicle and the nearest town is 5km. My partner works in a local company for the past 2 years. However he has become very...