2. Gelato is delicious.<\/strong> It is, however, still ice cream, so if you are watching calories, beware. There are a variety of flavors to choose from. The most interesting one I have found recently is affectionately dubbed “Puffa” (“Smurf”), possibly in honor of the live-action movie coming out. Oh, and it’s blue, too.<\/p>\n 3. A granita chills you to the bone.<\/strong> Gelato is nice, but even with the hot sun beating down on you, a granita will make your whole body feel cold. Granita are essentially Italian slushies, so if you miss things like ICEEs, give a granita a try. They usually come in 2-4 flavors. Look for the slushie machines hiding in gelato shops.<\/p>\n Hope these tips help all new Rome applicants! Ciao!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Roman summers are hot! Here is a quick guide on a few ways for you to keep your cool: 1. Drink water. Lots of it. This should be obvious, but most of us are not in the habit of carrying a water bottle or two around. Save your bottles. Rome has several fountains where one … <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/fc08.deviantart.net\/fs70\/i\/2011\/164\/3\/6\/i_ate_a_smurf____by_kurokarasu-d3iscd3.jpg\")