Lucky you, this one is a triple post. We spent a lot of time in Italy but only a few nights in each city. This meant we did not experience one city in particular to it's fullest but in return we we're able to see more cities in Italy.
Roma.
It would be hard to visit Italy without seeing Rome. The first night upon arrival we decided to buy beers and walk around the town. What do you know that we end up at the Colosseum (how about them open container laws?) Only two nights in Rome meant one full day of sightseeing, so we returned to the Colosseum for the official tour. With our admission ticket, however, we we're also granted access to the Roman forum. Very cool.
Napoli.
The largest attraction to Naples, for us, was Pompei and Mt. Vesuvius. Upon arriving in Pompei, we bought bus tickets to see the crater of Mt. Vesuvius only to learn that the wind was too strong to be allowed to ascend to the very top. I guess they we're afraid someone would fall into the lava.. because that's a bigger risk than rebuilding an entire town next to an active Volcano known to erupt. Pompei, on the other hand, was incredible. We we're able to walk through an entire town preserved by feet upon feet of volcanic rock. If you are in the area, pay a visit it's well worth your time. Oh and Naples is the birthplace of pizza.
Roma.
It would be hard to visit Italy without seeing Rome. The first night upon arrival we decided to buy beers and walk around the town. What do you know that we end up at the Colosseum (how about them open container laws?) Only two nights in Rome meant one full day of sightseeing, so we returned to the Colosseum for the official tour. With our admission ticket, however, we we're also granted access to the Roman forum. Very cool.
Napoli.
The largest attraction to Naples, for us, was Pompei and Mt. Vesuvius. Upon arriving in Pompei, we bought bus tickets to see the crater of Mt. Vesuvius only to learn that the wind was too strong to be allowed to ascend to the very top. I guess they we're afraid someone would fall into the lava.. because that's a bigger risk than rebuilding an entire town next to an active Volcano known to erupt. Pompei, on the other hand, was incredible. We we're able to walk through an entire town preserved by feet upon feet of volcanic rock. If you are in the area, pay a visit it's well worth your time. Oh and Naples is the birthplace of pizza.
Genova.
Plain and simple, we had a great time in Genova. On the train to Genova, we made friends with a Ukrainian whom was off to meet her friends and colleagues from Egypt. She invited us to tag along and we we're able to experience Genova as the locals do. We also made a day trip to Sestri Levante to see the birthplace of one Andrew Foster.
These are all great. So glad to see Sestri Levante. I liked your creative editing in the stairway in the Napoli posting. It's all so great. xoxobg
ReplyDeleteDude, I started making it rain in tears once I saw the Genova Brignole train station..... 'Nough said..... I'ma going ta haveta maked-a-pizza now....
ReplyDeleteOh by the way I know you guys mi scusi-ed your away around with those Ukranians.... VERY NIIIICE