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me and chick off to rome tonight for a long romantic weekend. any suggestions on activities apart from the obvious, trevi, colluseum etc.. thanks, paul...

as it is a romantic weekend ---- romance, amore ... when in Rome ..etc. Wander round, don't plan too much ... passeggiata. Enjoy - and give my love to Rome please. My coin in the fountain in 1984 said I'd be back. Ciao, Paulo! Joy (Gioia)

thanks joy. whats passagitty whatsathingy?? x

sorry, Paul, I was getting carried away with my love for Italy!! It just means wandering around really, going for a stroll. You know on holiday (well we did last week) wandering along the pavement to and fro. Joy

thanks joy, i like to sit outside a street cafe and watch the world go by. people watching is great!! baz, im not sure either lol!! im hoping for a chat with the pope while im there, maybe i can get hime to sign up to GR!!

I love people watching, yes that's a must! Was doing that in Corfu last week. When I was there (Rome I mean), there was a big parade of priests including the Pope, and Mother Theresa was there too, for some special event. Didn't actually see them in person though. Buon viaggio, Paolo! Joy

elton john did a tribute song for mother theresa. called sandals in the bin!! ha ha ha!! x

Paul, im so jealous i've wanted to go to Rome for ages. have a great time, Karen

You lucky so and so... ok one tip if you can.... when you get to the airport get the METRO rather than a taxi.... Taxi's charge you double what is appearing on the meter as you are probably going into the centre of Rome... which can be about £30 and the train will cost you about £1 and is safe, clean and very very punctual.... you need to get a ticket from the Tabac before you get on the train. The ticket is valid on the bus too.... as long as you use it within 90 minutes of punching it with the time. Also when travelling around Rome.... nothing is more than half an hours walk from where you are.... so don't waste money on taxi's.... Book the colleseum to avoid queues. You are going to have the most amazing time.... I lived there for 4 months and have very very fond memories of it!! :O) My coin in the Trevi in 2001 says I will be back one day.... the one in 1999 worked so don't doubt it will again!! Ciao Bello!!

hows the packing going Paul,all done?

If you get the chance go to Pompei. It's a two hour coach trip, but well worth it. Jo.

... and Gaeta. ... only a weekend?! Joy

thanks for the tips di. im flying with a cheapy airline so we get dropped off an hour away but theres a free bus in to the centre so thats cool. karen of course i havent packed yet!! im working till 5, then home, pack and out the door at 7! got loads of time!! x

thats what i like to hear,why can't everyone else be like us? my mum is packed about a week before she goes--why!!!!

hi manda. no i decided not to. i stood in the jewellery shop the other day looking at rings and i broke out in a cold sweat!! the timing doesnt seem right and having had a failed marriage im a bit over cautious now!! iis her birthday on the 3rd nov so i bought her a digital camera with the money i saved for the ring!!! xxx

i know karen. i checked my passport is valid, got some euros, upped the credit card limit, what more do i need!

excatly,although i'd need me contact lenses and straightners lol

hi Paul enjoy your romantic weekend, and we look forward to the update on monday, lol Sandra

Paul - re "what more do i need!" - only your better half! Ti diverti! Joy

oh yeah i forgot about her! ha ha! we got a great deal though, £8.99 each for the flights and 4 nights accomm in an apartment for £250. thats good i think! xx