13 Days, 7 Cities, 3 Kids...Our Dream to Trip to Italy (Day 1)
Dec 31st, 2011, 09:41 AM
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Great reports Lisa. We went last year same week as you and did a similar trip (13 nights). We were completely enthralled by the beauty and magnificence of Italy. We are planning our next trip already. Your kids will thank you forever for opening their eyes to the wonders of travel and other cultures.
Dec 31st, 2011, 10:38 AM
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They liked the rhythm of getting up in the morning, grabbing breakfast, walking (sightseeing), sitting down for lunch, walking, siesta in the late afternoon, walking, dinner and walking again (and don't forget to throw at least one stop for gelato in there somewhere). >>
lisa - that's exactly what our kids liked, especially when we rented an apartment for a week or so. the same cafe for breakfast, the same waiter saying ciao to them, the same little lady podding peas in the shop next door, the same bar watching the children playing round the fountain, the same gelateria on the way back to the apartment after dinner.
I'm sure that your children will appreciate what you've shown them - and remember all the fun you had too!
lisa - that's exactly what our kids liked, especially when we rented an apartment for a week or so. the same cafe for breakfast, the same waiter saying ciao to them, the same little lady podding peas in the shop next door, the same bar watching the children playing round the fountain, the same gelateria on the way back to the apartment after dinner.
I'm sure that your children will appreciate what you've shown them - and remember all the fun you had too!
Dec 31st, 2011, 11:26 AM
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Lisa, how fortunate your youngsters have enjoyed this trip...hopefully without fussing at each other or moping about not being with friends back home. You involved them in masks, photos, etc. Many memories I'm sure. Years ago when camping all over the U.S. our 3 did pretty well. As for Venice we were there on Regatta Day with crowds but special.
Jan 1st, 2012, 02:30 PM
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Amazing trip report. Thank you for sharing. We are currently planning our own 15 day adventure with the kids, split between France and Italy. Would you mind sharing the information for the apartments you rented in Italy?
Jan 1st, 2012, 05:16 PM
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I'm so glad I found your trip report. We've just started the planning for a 2013 family trip to Italy with our two daughters. So many of the activities you've described sound as if they'd be a perfect fit for us.
Looking forward to the next installment.
Looking forward to the next installment.
Jan 2nd, 2012, 04:53 AM
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Knockers made me think of this little story:
Hub and I were squeezed into a small bus one day in Rome. He later said, "One of my fantasies was to be groped by an Italian woman--I was hoping for Sophia Loren--never thought it would be an older lady on a bus!"
Yours is a wonderful TR--knockers and all!
Hub and I were squeezed into a small bus one day in Rome. He later said, "One of my fantasies was to be groped by an Italian woman--I was hoping for Sophia Loren--never thought it would be an older lady on a bus!"
Yours is a wonderful TR--knockers and all!
Jan 3rd, 2012, 05:42 AM
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Thanks for the Rooney rant! I am reminded of remarks by our tour guide in Italy tired of petty complaints...this is not the U.S. so just accept that streets are narrower and bathrooms less fancy and bedrooms smaller. Enjoy Italy for what it is with all its history and art and beauty.
Bill in Boston
Bill in Boston
Jan 3rd, 2012, 06:03 AM
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Absolutely Bill. To be honest, I only wrote that for my blog because so many of our friends were soooo jealous of our trip; I didnt want them to feel too bad! ;-)
I reposted it here since I figured many could relate to noticing all the differences. I agree though, it's all the differences that give Italy its charm...not to mention, not many destinations can compare when it comes to western art and history!
Think about our next trip everyday....
I reposted it here since I figured many could relate to noticing all the differences. I agree though, it's all the differences that give Italy its charm...not to mention, not many destinations can compare when it comes to western art and history!
Think about our next trip everyday....
Jan 7th, 2012, 06:16 AM
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Hi Lisa, I'm sooo glad to find your wonderful trip report!!! We are planning the exact same trip with our 2 sons (ages 9 and11). We'll be there in March but for only 12 days including travel days. I'm amazed how much you done! I love how you always went back to the apartment for down time before heading out again, I have to remember that.
Do you mind telling me how expensive it was to have a personal guide in Rome? do you recommend a car around Tuscany ? Were the apartments better deal than hotels? We'll only stay couple nights here and there. Do you recomend apartments? thank you for sharing your adventure! How do you remember names of all foods and wines??? amazing!
Lilian
Do you mind telling me how expensive it was to have a personal guide in Rome? do you recommend a car around Tuscany ? Were the apartments better deal than hotels? We'll only stay couple nights here and there. Do you recomend apartments? thank you for sharing your adventure! How do you remember names of all foods and wines??? amazing!
Lilian
Jan 7th, 2012, 06:23 AM
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you mentioned the taxi was expensive from Rome station. What else would you have done? metro? It will be our first time there also.
Can we still enjoy the views traveling by high speed trains?
we are trying to decide between car rental or trains.
thank you,
L
Can we still enjoy the views traveling by high speed trains?
we are trying to decide between car rental or trains.
thank you,
L
