Reply to: Italy trip

[NotAllThere]

The trick of driving on the Autostrada is that the speed limit is actually the minimum. Once you've understood that, it's a breeze.

I hate driving in Italy.

[ratewhore]

Are you going through Switzerland ? I went through Chambery in France instead because the weather was bad. We did it in two days, about 850 miles per day
some big big tunnels through the Alps

I plan on going down to Grenoble and do the route napoleon. Then the coast road through Liguria and down...

[Francko]

You sure you were in Italy matey

He must have stopped at autogrills or similar places (these are chains of restaurants on the motorways). However, I'd rather eat out in those places than in many other restaurants around the world.

[roadster198]

Awful food

You sure you were in Italy matey

[M_B]

I wouldn't go back to Italy, bad roads, bad drivers, awful food, rip-off prices -

I'd agree about the drivers. Driving rules for Italians seem to be a form of advice than actual law. Driving on your bumper, double\triple parking and senselessly beeping the horn all wind me up no end.

Prices and quality of food vary greatly in my experience, particularly in touristy places.

[EternalOptimist]

Agreed on roads and drivers and, since a few years ago, prices too. However, I thought food was still very good. Sure you are a competent judge?

Well, its subjective isn't it. Just my opinion.
If you were travelling fast through Italy, where would you eat Francko ?

[Francko]

I wouldn't go back to Italy, bad roads, bad drivers, awful food, rip-off prices - sorry Francko

Agreed on roads and drivers and, since a few years ago, prices too. However, I thought food was still very good. Sure you are a competent judge?

[HRH]

He is just 17, and his mate is 18 in July


I had a bit of attitude for the first two days, then they got right into it.

Anyone need any tips in teenager speak ? I am an expert now

Nice, good age to take him. Glad you enjoyed it.

[EternalOptimist]

I still don't understand why they don't just chuck all that rubbish down mount Vesuvius. It probably won't erupt for centuries, and by that time the rubbish will all have burnt to a crisp and there'll be hordes of robots to clean up the mess in an hour or two.

BTW did you visit Caserta as someone recommended?

I didn't visit Caserta, sorry, too much to do. But I did see volcanic activity on the mountain next to Vesuvius, to the North, three or four plumes of heavy smoke coming out of the mountainside, quite low down. Very spectacular

[MrRobin]

Amalfi ?? I couldnt get past the rubbish bags in the street.

Oh no! What a shame It was quite beautiful there 5 years ago.

[Marina]

Amalfi ?? I couldnt get past the rubbish bags in the street. Six feet of stinking , festering months old rubbish. I could smell it from a mile away and when I was trying to navigate through it I just had to turn back.
Funny how the guide in Pompeii kept explaining how the inhabitants 2000 years ago kept the place very clean

I still don't understand why they don't just chuck all that rubbish down mount Vesuvius. It probably won't erupt for centuries, and by that time the rubbish will all have burnt to a crisp and there'll be hordes of robots to clean up the mess in an hour or two.

BTW did you visit Caserta as someone recommended?

[EternalOptimist]

How old is your son?

He is just 17, and his mate is 18 in July


I had a bit of attitude for the first two days, then they got right into it.

Anyone need any tips in teenager speak ? I am an expert now

[oracleslave]

Amalfi ?? I couldnt get past the rubbish bags in the street. Six feet of stinking , festering months old rubbish. I could smell it from a mile away and when I was trying to navigate through it I just had to turn back.
Funny how the guide in Pompeii kept explaining how the inhabitants 2000 years ago kept the place very clean

couldn't

HTH.
Spell check fascist.

[HRH]

Got back a few days ago, from a long drive down to Naples in Italy and back. My main worry was that I would put the wrong fuel into my car but in the event it was not a problem. Most Italian service stations have attendants who fill up for you, and they explained all the different pumps.

I went about £900 over my budget due to the toll roads in France and Italy, plus the high cost of fuel on the motorways. The hotels were very cheap, I didnt have to pay more than £50 for a decent room. Herculaneum and Pompeii were well worth the visit and I had six days close contact with my son, eyeball to eyeball.
Thats what I did it for really, a bit of male bonding.

I wouldn't go back to Italy, bad roads, bad drivers, awful food, rip-off prices - sorry Francko

How old is your son?

[EternalOptimist]

I visited Napoli about 5 years ago and it was a bit of a dump back then, even before all this garbage collection crisis (is it still on going?). Pompeii was interesting, and a ferry trip to Capri was pleasant... wouldn't recommend it unless you're passing though... quickly.

Go down the coast to Amalfi. Very very nice.

Amalfi ?? I couldnt get past the rubbish bags in the street. Six feet of stinking , festering months old rubbish. I could smell it from a mile away and when I was trying to navigate through it I just had to turn back.
Funny how the guide in Pompeii kept explaining how the inhabitants 2000 years ago kept the place very clean