Italy in October....Outerwear/Coat question.
Sep 15th, 2007, 07:12 AM
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People are adapted to different levels of cold weather. I am from Southern California and so to me cool weather may be your summer weather.
When I would camp in Yosemite we always admired the German visitors who would wear shorts and tee shirts in what we thought was very cold weather. My young son used to say "it's warm enough for a German".
When I would camp in Yosemite we always admired the German visitors who would wear shorts and tee shirts in what we thought was very cold weather. My young son used to say "it's warm enough for a German".
Sep 15th, 2007, 07:14 AM
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You are so right - people are adapted to different conditions. Although we get our fair share of heat in our brief summers (up to 40 degrees Celsius) I find it hard to tolerate it and frankly would prefer cooler temps.
Good thing we are all different!!
Good thing we are all different!!
Sep 15th, 2007, 07:42 AM
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One Fall I took a trip to Calgary with some travel agents from LA (FAM trip) and one of the ladies on the first day said, What kind of weather is this? Why do these people put up with it? This is outrageous! and then sat in the bar of the hotel the whole weekend.
A real winter shocks me too but not that much!
A real winter shocks me too but not that much!
Sep 23rd, 2007, 03:57 PM
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And, I just thought of another question.
I will be in Venice, Tuscany, and Florence the seconf week in October. What about footwear? While I know that 'walking shoes' are in order, I am most comfortable in walking sandals. Would they be sufficient (especially if I put a pair of tacky socks on first?)
Seriously... would like to hear replies.
Thanks.
I will be in Venice, Tuscany, and Florence the seconf week in October. What about footwear? While I know that 'walking shoes' are in order, I am most comfortable in walking sandals. Would they be sufficient (especially if I put a pair of tacky socks on first?)
Seriously... would like to hear replies.
Thanks.
Sep 23rd, 2007, 10:39 PM
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Visited Italy first week of November in 2005 and 2006 - Rome, Florence, Adriatic Sea and never needed a coat. It was very sunny both trips and warm! We left the coats in the hotel and only needed them when we got back to Chicago. At most I would take a light coat for the evenings.
Sep 24th, 2007, 04:02 AM
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I'd never dream of travelling with a heavy wool coat that takes forever to dry after a walk in the rain. Thanks to modern technology, there are lightweight, breathable, rain- and windproof jackets and coats available. I've got a 3-in-1 jacket with a fleece lining that can be zipped in or out and even be worn separately as a fleece jacket. That thing is great and helps to survive all types of autumn weather.
Besides, the trick is bringing clothes that can be worn in layers. (Emergency motto: "Today I'll wear all my clothes."
Besides, the trick is bringing clothes that can be worn in layers. (Emergency motto: "Today I'll wear all my clothes."
