[Leica] Rome in May

[firkin at ncable.net.au (Alastair Firkin)]

Peter, fantastic information. Just what I needed. Helen was looking at
some day trips to Pompeii, but I think we should try ot get there on our
own steam, following your comments. I also like the idea of Capri. Had
forgotten that was near by. We are thinking of doing Rome in one go and
hope to spend up to 10 to 12 days, realizing that there is so much to see
in the world we may never get back!!!

Cheers

> Alastair:  When we were in Rome, we stayed at the Hotel Adriano, in
> "medieval Rome."  Lots of narrow, twisty streets, and very short
> blocks--it
> was possible to get lost in 10 paces.  But very centrally located.  If I
> recall correctly, the rates were reasonable, breakfast was included, and
> the staff speaks English.  Our room was tiny, but the bed was long and
> confortable.
>
> We took a bus tour to Pompeii, a place I have had a fascination with since
> I first read about it as a kid.  I have mixed feelings about the
> tour.  They picked us up at the hotel, and we did get a walking tour of
> Pompeii guided by a retired Professore.  But they also herded us to a
> couple of tourist traps along the road, including a rather embarrassing
> lunchtime serenade, all of which took time we would rather have spent in
> Pompeii itself.  On the other hand, we did see a bit of the north end of
> the Amalfi coast.  If you don't mind driving, or taking the train to
> Naples
> and a bus to Pompeii, that might be more efficient.  Maybe stay in Naples
> overnight, see the museum where all the artifacts are. Maybe even take the
> boat to Capri while you're there.
>
> Our entire trip consisted of Rome for three days, plus Pompeii. Then a
> train to Siena, where we rented a car and drove around Tuscany.  Then
> another train to Venice.  Here's a link to my pictures from the trip (many
> are of minilab prints scanned on a flatbed, as I didn't get my film
> scanner
> until later).
> http://users.2alpha.com/~pklein/italy/
>
> I *love* Italy. The people, the food, the wine, the buildings, the
> art.  Even if half the telephones didn't work.  The trains ran pretty much
> on time--but often not from the announced platform.
>
> --Peter
>
>
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