first time in Italy
Aug 17th 2002 | 3:22 am
#16
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Re: first time in Italy
The garbage is in the concept that a bunch of minor sites in out of the way towns can
compete with the major sites in the big three for a first trip. "Hi Jeff, what did
you think of St. Peter's? Where? I really loved a couple of the towers in San
Gimigano. Did you like the sculpture in Florence? We didn't get there but the funny
tower in Pizza was different."
Sure!
Frank Matthews
M wrote:
>>For a first time visit, and for only two weeks, I suggest that you visit the big
>>three: Rome, Venice, and Florence--spending approximately an equal amount of time
>>in each. Get from each one to the next by the excellent train system, not by car.
> What a bunch of garbage. It depends on the traveler whether they want to waste all
> their time visiting the "big three" or not, personally I don't see the
> hype....there's far more interest in the countryside in many of the lesser known
> towns and villages. Go by car, its the best way. For the "big three" yes, take
> the train.
compete with the major sites in the big three for a first trip. "Hi Jeff, what did
you think of St. Peter's? Where? I really loved a couple of the towers in San
Gimigano. Did you like the sculpture in Florence? We didn't get there but the funny
tower in Pizza was different."
Sure!
Frank Matthews
M wrote:
>>For a first time visit, and for only two weeks, I suggest that you visit the big
>>three: Rome, Venice, and Florence--spending approximately an equal amount of time
>>in each. Get from each one to the next by the excellent train system, not by car.
> What a bunch of garbage. It depends on the traveler whether they want to waste all
> their time visiting the "big three" or not, personally I don't see the
> hype....there's far more interest in the countryside in many of the lesser known
> towns and villages. Go by car, its the best way. For the "big three" yes, take
> the train.
Aug 17th 2002 | 6:56 am
#17
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Posts: 756
Re: first time in Italy
Originally posted by Frank Matthews:
The garbage is in the concept that a bunch of minor sites in out of the way towns can
compete with the major sites in the big three for a first trip. "Hi Jeff, what did
you think of St. Peter's? Where? I really loved a couple of the towers in San
Gimigano. Did you like the sculpture in Florence? We didn't get there but the funny
tower in Pizza was different."
Sure!
Frank Matthews
M wrote:
>>For a first time visit, and for only two weeks, I suggest that you visit the big
>>three: Rome, Venice, and Florence--spending approximately an equal amount of time
>>in each. Get from each one to the next by the excellent train system, not by car.
> What a bunch of garbage. It depends on the traveler whether they want to waste all
> their time visiting the "big three" or not, personally I don't see the
> hype....there's far more interest in the countryside in many of the lesser known
> towns and villages. Go by car, its the best way. For the "big three" yes, take
> the train.
The garbage is in the concept that a bunch of minor sites in out of the way towns can
compete with the major sites in the big three for a first trip. "Hi Jeff, what did
you think of St. Peter's? Where? I really loved a couple of the towers in San
Gimigano. Did you like the sculpture in Florence? We didn't get there but the funny
tower in Pizza was different."
Sure!
Frank Matthews
M wrote:
>>For a first time visit, and for only two weeks, I suggest that you visit the big
>>three: Rome, Venice, and Florence--spending approximately an equal amount of time
>>in each. Get from each one to the next by the excellent train system, not by car.
> What a bunch of garbage. It depends on the traveler whether they want to waste all
> their time visiting the "big three" or not, personally I don't see the
> hype....there's far more interest in the countryside in many of the lesser known
> towns and villages. Go by car, its the best way. For the "big three" yes, take
> the train.
Aug 23rd 2002 | 4:08 pm
#18
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Re: first time in Italy
> suggest you to take a visit to San Gimignano. For info about b&b visit
> http://www.casagiovanna.com for info
> about San Gimignano visit
> http://www.sangimignano.com Ciao
What are the costs per night with 2 people for this B&B? So many areas in Tuscany
have become ludicrously expensive. rowena
> http://www.casagiovanna.com for info
> about San Gimignano visit
> http://www.sangimignano.com Ciao
What are the costs per night with 2 people for this B&B? So many areas in Tuscany
have become ludicrously expensive. rowena
Aug 24th 2002 | 8:21 am
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Re: first time in Italy
[email protected] (Jazzman797) wrote in message
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> > suggest you to take a visit to San Gimignano. For info about b&b visit
> > http://www.casagiovanna.com for info
> > about San Gimignano visit
> > http://www.sangimignano.com Ciao
> What are the costs per night with 2 people for this B&B? So many areas in Tuscany
> have become ludicrously expensive. rowena
Camogli is a nice town in "Riviera Ligure", nice food, nice beach, I suggest Hotel
Augusta close to harbor in Camogli: htpp://www.htlaugusta.com
news:<[email protected]>...
> > suggest you to take a visit to San Gimignano. For info about b&b visit
> > http://www.casagiovanna.com for info
> > about San Gimignano visit
> > http://www.sangimignano.com Ciao
> What are the costs per night with 2 people for this B&B? So many areas in Tuscany
> have become ludicrously expensive. rowena
Camogli is a nice town in "Riviera Ligure", nice food, nice beach, I suggest Hotel
Augusta close to harbor in Camogli: htpp://www.htlaugusta.com
