General Chat

Going to Rome shortly, does anyone have any suggestions for restaurants, sights etc. . . . anything really?

OK Linda I'll do what the Romans do . . . . but what do they do?

Have a lovely time Brian, sit tight in that gondola!..

Sorry Brian!.. big Divvy moment! :)

Brian - whatever you do be very careful with your wallet!! Better to wear a money belt! Anne

If you get a chance and you are interested in history, try and get to Pompeii. You can get a coach from Rome and it takes just over an hour to get there. Jo.

It will be much better there when they fix up all them run down buildings. How can any one play footy in that colloseum.

Fairy Godmother - will try that . . . didn't realise Pompeii was so close. Lynda Pace - yes we have a hotel thankyou, close to the Spanish Steps. Lesley Silverstone - thanks for all your suggestions, especially the Sistene Chapel one!!!

Paul in Hampshire could help - he went there not long ago. Can't find his thread though. Joy

Watch your valuables- Italians aren't the problem, but African immigrants and Eastern Europeans are. they hang around on street corners with big bits of cardboard to flap in your face, of course, while you are distracted they're in your pockets. Also be very very cautious if you use the metro. Otherwise, sights are everywhere, enjoy! Lisa

Pauls probable hiding there are women after his body on this site.

Lisa - thanks for your suggestions . . . . these kind of people seem to be everywhere these days, we'll certainly watch out for that.

Don't forget to throw 3 coins into the Trevi fountain while your there.

Hi Brian, I went to Rome earlier this year and loved it. You will have a great time. A few tips: 1. Lesley was right. Go to the Vatican Museum early and run like hell to the Sistine Chapel. It gets really busy and it really pays off to get there first. 2. Buy a travel card and use public transport. The underground is really easy to use and you'll save a fortune. It's worth getting a guide book with an underground map in it. 3. Go to the Coliseum. It's fab. 4. Most guides books give routes to walk through the city and it is good to do at least one to get a feel for the city which isn't too big. A walk through the main squares and past all the fountains is really nice and has lots of excellent cafes and gelati bars on route. Enjoy! Louise

Brian, we were followed by an African woman down several streets, across busy roads and she matched our pace every step of the way. It was only when we got to the police station where my husband challenged her that she backed. It really shook me up. Some how they seem to know that you're a Tourist! Have a great trip Lisa