Just back from Naples and felt safe while there
May 31st, 2005, 06:13 AM
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Just back from Naples and felt safe while there
After what has been written about lack of safety in Naples, I felt obligated to report.
We got back from Naples last night and at no time were we concerned about safety.
We just used caution as we walked. I must admit, that I overracted by leaving my good camera in the hotel and using my wife's point and shoot.
We were there for two nights really enjoyed our visit.
We got back from Naples last night and at no time were we concerned about safety.
We just used caution as we walked. I must admit, that I overracted by leaving my good camera in the hotel and using my wife's point and shoot.
We were there for two nights really enjoyed our visit.
May 31st, 2005, 06:45 AM
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Thanks Ira..we did
One of thhe highlights of Naples..was the underground caverns...absolutely incredible.
http://www.napolisotterranea.org/Storia.asp?lang=EN
One of thhe highlights of Naples..was the underground caverns...absolutely incredible.
http://www.napolisotterranea.org/Storia.asp?lang=EN
May 31st, 2005, 07:04 PM
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Dick; Where did you stay whilst in Naples? We're flying into Rome (from LAX), landing at 8:30am and immediately taking train to Naples for one night's stay so we can visit Mt V. & Herculaneum the next morning (providing we're not toooooo tired!). Glad to hear it's safe(r) there.
Thx
Thx
May 31st, 2005, 09:08 PM
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Yes, I have to admit all that grafitti is an eyeful! I said to my husband when we were in Naples that if we had stock in spray paint, we'd be rich in Italy. I'm glad you liked Naples--we did too. So much energy and vitality in that city. And so much food to eat! I think nearly every corner had a little mom and pop grocery shop, or a bakery, or pizza stand. We certainly didn't go hungry while we went sightseeing in the city.
Jun 1st, 2005, 02:59 AM
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>...all that grafitti is an eyeful!
IIRC back in the 80's NYC was covered with graffiti (especially the subways) and the art snob crowd was touting it as the coming thing in Art.
Maybe what you were seeing was populist art?
IIRC back in the 80's NYC was covered with graffiti (especially the subways) and the art snob crowd was touting it as the coming thing in Art.
Maybe what you were seeing was populist art?
Jun 1st, 2005, 04:36 AM
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Safety in the Naples train station is relative. Last month I walked around with a shoulder mouted bag with an outside pocket while wating for a train to Florence. In the course of an hour or so the outside pocket was unzipped twice, while I was distraced buying a pastry and a paper. It contained maps mostly for places I'd already visited. Didn't interest the thieves. Be careful.
Jun 1st, 2005, 10:43 AM
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Katerbug,
We stayed at the hotel Majestic...a 4* small business hotel.
Usually we would have opted for a family run hotel...but I admit to being a little concerned about saftey and the location.
The location was great and we felt safe walking arond in the eve.
The hotel had a special./.. 145 euro a night including breakfast and a 3 day art card. The card got us into the Archealogicical Museum an dPalacace for free.
http://www.majestic.it/home.html
We stayed at the hotel Majestic...a 4* small business hotel.
Usually we would have opted for a family run hotel...but I admit to being a little concerned about saftey and the location.
The location was great and we felt safe walking arond in the eve.
The hotel had a special./.. 145 euro a night including breakfast and a 3 day art card. The card got us into the Archealogicical Museum an dPalacace for free.
http://www.majestic.it/home.html
Jun 20th, 2005, 05:40 AM
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Katerbug,
That hotel looks very nice.
If you have time, I highly reccomend a tour of the Opera House..the oldest working theatre in Europe.
http://www.teatrosancarlo.it/english/home.html
That hotel looks very nice.
If you have time, I highly reccomend a tour of the Opera House..the oldest working theatre in Europe.
http://www.teatrosancarlo.it/english/home.html
