Incredible piece of driving, Lovely Pix, Amalfi Coast
04-19-2007, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by nels415
Wow, super pics Pong and Mike! I've been to Italy twice, but haven't been down south. I will definitely catch it next time. Thanks for sharing.
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To that end, took a great trip to Argentina in '05. Italian food at least as good as Italy, and all the grass-fed beef and good malbec wine you can handle. Rented a Fiat Palio for the Autopista down there. Not as nice as the Citroen. The Super Unleaded is called "Fangio" grade! PM/email me for details and pics...
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04-19-2007, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve 96C4S
Pompeii, with the mountain that destroyed it in the background
Seeing all the pics of spectacular mediterranean backdrops and the scary roads that adorn them reminds me of my childhood summers in Corsica
(Grandfather was Corsican). The winding mountain roads are incredibly narrow and very high and without much in the way of barriers, yet the locals drive them at breakneck speed. There are crosses on many of the road edges, and if stop to take a look, you'll see the cars that went over the edge, stuck in a time capsule, right where they landed, hundreds of feet below. It's impossible to tow them out. Very sobering.
04-19-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Monique
Great pics everyone... and now for an unsung quality: the people are superbly nice and cool. The area is clean and though some crime occurs, few involve weapons... 
Guess who has rented a nice yacht in Split for end september??
Guess who has rented a nice yacht in Split for end september??
~J
04-19-2007, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Father of 3
That hotel looks unbelievable. We have a bit family (5). Do you know if these euro rooms will accomodate a big family like ours? We are looking for villas right now but may opt for a hotel. Thanks.
04-19-2007, 12:25 PM
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Monique, Jo
Please let us know if Split is worth a visit. My friend's beach villa offer still stands. I could definitely use your first-hand account and pics.
This revived thread sure brings back fond memories. I love that trip
Thanks again.
CP
Please let us know if Split is worth a visit. My friend's beach villa offer still stands. I could definitely use your first-hand account and pics.
This revived thread sure brings back fond memories. I love that trip
Thanks again.
CP
04-19-2007, 01:21 PM
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I would recommend a stop in Cinque Terre, along the Italian Riviera, the villages are very nice there. the train runs between them. I was there last summer, awesome place.
04-19-2007, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CP
We went with a cruise. Venice, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Mykonos, Kotokolons, Rhodes, Kusadasi, Santorini, Naples and Rome.
In the 70s I watched a National Geographics documentary tracing the footsteps of Sinbad the Sailor as he sailed the various Greek Isles in the Agean Sea in search of the golden fleece. The images of the sceneries and the crystal clear waters stayed with me all these years, and I had always wanted to do a similar trip. I am glad after some 35 years, we finally got to go. Incredible trip and sights. I highly recommend it.
When I get home tonight, I will post more pictures.
CP
In the 70s I watched a National Geographics documentary tracing the footsteps of Sinbad the Sailor as he sailed the various Greek Isles in the Agean Sea in search of the golden fleece. The images of the sceneries and the crystal clear waters stayed with me all these years, and I had always wanted to do a similar trip. I am glad after some 35 years, we finally got to go. Incredible trip and sights. I highly recommend it.
When I get home tonight, I will post more pictures.
CP
Santorini rocks (no pun intended), especially the small northern village of Oia!
Mykonos also has some beautiful, extremely clear water beaches and nice sand. The clubbing in Mykonos, I'm not quite in that station in life anymore, but if I were 21 again...I look forward to taking in the Amalfi coast sometime before too long. Thanks for sharing the pics.
04-19-2007, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by David in LA
Hey Bobby, are you really finally going to do this trip this year?!?!?
04-20-2007, 02:09 PM
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Has anyone stayed in Praiano? The villas that are available there seem more reasonable and from what I've read, the town is pretty nice and much less crowded. The views to Positano look awesome.
04-20-2007, 03:07 PM
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Here are a few snaps of my trip to Italy last summer.
- My son over looking the French Riviera, if you look REALLY close you can see topless sunbathers.
- Cinque Terre: Monterossa, beautiful place
- Mercedes Smart car? ??had MB emblems but....
- Trevi Fountain: Same night Italy beat host Germany in the Semi!! Rome was a full on PARTY! I saw a group of nude women walking down the street after the match. wasn't sure if they were Germans that lost a beat, or Italians celebrating!
- Watching the Italy vs. Germany match at Piazza Navona
- Venice, the big white yacht on the left is Bill Gates', or so we were told.
- My son over looking the French Riviera, if you look REALLY close you can see topless sunbathers.
- Cinque Terre: Monterossa, beautiful place
- Mercedes Smart car? ??had MB emblems but....
- Trevi Fountain: Same night Italy beat host Germany in the Semi!! Rome was a full on PARTY! I saw a group of nude women walking down the street after the match. wasn't sure if they were Germans that lost a beat, or Italians celebrating!
- Watching the Italy vs. Germany match at Piazza Navona
- Venice, the big white yacht on the left is Bill Gates', or so we were told.
