Before coming on this trip I decided to brush up on my Italian, so I learnt one phrase: "Voglio andare veloce", which translates into "I want to go fast". I test it out on Matteo, undoubtedly butchering it with my Australian accent. He throws his head back and laughs a deep, booming, operatic laugh. For a moment, I think my friend who taught me the phrase has stitched me up and I’ve just said something very crass.