Just Back - Dayle's Solo Trip to Italy
Oct 25th, 2005, 02:49 PM
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Hi Dayle:
Thanks for this wonderful trip report.
I am inspired by your confidence and
openness to immerse yourself into the culture. You truly had a remarkable time because of your outlook.
My family doesn't understand why I wouldn't mind traveling solo. I'll leave your report around the house for them to read so they can have a better
understanding of it all.
Di
Thanks for this wonderful trip report.
I am inspired by your confidence and
openness to immerse yourself into the culture. You truly had a remarkable time because of your outlook.
My family doesn't understand why I wouldn't mind traveling solo. I'll leave your report around the house for them to read so they can have a better
understanding of it all.
Di
Oct 25th, 2005, 04:39 PM
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St. Cirq, I'm so glad I could give you some ideas. Really most of my decisions on destinations were made from trip reports here on Fodors. When I read about a town or place that sounded appealing, I would remember it. Also, from two previous trips, I had a good idea of areas I wanted to see more of!
Please do have as much Brunello, pecorino, and of course gellato, as you possibly can for me!!!
Dig,
Go for it if you want to! It's really no big deal to travel solo. Although I might qualify that with "especially if you've been there before!"
Buon viaggio!
Please do have as much Brunello, pecorino, and of course gellato, as you possibly can for me!!!
Dig,
Go for it if you want to! It's really no big deal to travel solo. Although I might qualify that with "especially if you've been there before!"
Buon viaggio!
Nov 10th, 2005, 07:09 AM
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Dayle,
I really enjoyed your trip report. I took the train from Rome to Chiusi and spent four days at the Il Giglio shortly after you did -- Sept. 29 to Oct 2. I liked Montalcino very much, especially the fortezza, and loved the view from my window.
Sant Antimo was a highlight but I took the bus and walked down that long, long road -- and back up to get to the bus stop. However, the visit was worth it.
I was solo in Montalcino and for a few days in Paris on my way home. I prefer traveling solo but haven't been in Italy for many years so joined a group in Florence to get a feel for the country. I'd go back alone now that I have a good idea of how to get around and where I want to go.
Glad you mentioned the jeans. I saw them everywhere and wished I'd brought mine for those rainy, chilly days. I had reserved a first class seat for the train ride from Rome and shared a compartment with three Italian women -- all in jeans and sneakers -- two of them wearing white Nikes.
I agree with your views on traveling solo but the people I interacted with made no comments about it to me. Several years ago I rented a car and spent a week in Ireland and everyone seemed amazed (and puzzled) that a woman would travel alone. Ah, times do change.
Thanks again for a great report.
Where are you going next?
I really enjoyed your trip report. I took the train from Rome to Chiusi and spent four days at the Il Giglio shortly after you did -- Sept. 29 to Oct 2. I liked Montalcino very much, especially the fortezza, and loved the view from my window.
Sant Antimo was a highlight but I took the bus and walked down that long, long road -- and back up to get to the bus stop. However, the visit was worth it.
I was solo in Montalcino and for a few days in Paris on my way home. I prefer traveling solo but haven't been in Italy for many years so joined a group in Florence to get a feel for the country. I'd go back alone now that I have a good idea of how to get around and where I want to go.
Glad you mentioned the jeans. I saw them everywhere and wished I'd brought mine for those rainy, chilly days. I had reserved a first class seat for the train ride from Rome and shared a compartment with three Italian women -- all in jeans and sneakers -- two of them wearing white Nikes.
I agree with your views on traveling solo but the people I interacted with made no comments about it to me. Several years ago I rented a car and spent a week in Ireland and everyone seemed amazed (and puzzled) that a woman would travel alone. Ah, times do change.
Thanks again for a great report.
Where are you going next?
Nov 10th, 2005, 07:56 AM
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Dayle, thanks for a fantastic report! I just read the whole thing through, and was loving it, but was especially thrilled when I got to the part where you rented a car!! I'm a frequent solo traveler to Italy, but my next trip will be the first time driving. And I'll be covering some of the same ground you did. So, thanks for the "pep talk!" 
Nov 10th, 2005, 07:23 PM
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Grazie, Luisah and Nutella. We learn a lot here don't we? Luisah, glad to hear how much you enjoyed Montalcino too! It would be too small and too quiet at night for some people, but for me it was exactly perfect.
Nutella, have a wonderful time in bella Italia! Give us a trip report when you return. Can't wait to hear how the driving goes...
Buon viaggio!
Nutella, have a wonderful time in bella Italia! Give us a trip report when you return. Can't wait to hear how the driving goes...
Buon viaggio!
Nov 19th, 2005, 07:49 AM
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Hi Dayle....good for you !!!
I enjoyed your trip and give you credit for just plain Doing It !
I had planned to go recently but didn't make it this year. Hopefully next spring.
Drop me a line if you like...I would like to hear more.
Ciao..... Tom Gandolfo
I enjoyed your trip and give you credit for just plain Doing It !
I had planned to go recently but didn't make it this year. Hopefully next spring.
Drop me a line if you like...I would like to hear more.
Ciao..... Tom Gandolfo
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I finally got back to this and noticed the date. Still wonderful, Dayle! I'm going to see if you've done more TR's since this one.
Your comment: I was green with envy when they shipped 30 bottles home!!! made me laugh. It was 95 euros to send 3 bottles of wine from Montalcino when we were there in 2009! The people who sent 30 spent a fortune!
Your comment: I was green with envy when they shipped 30 bottles home!!! made me laugh. It was 95 euros to send 3 bottles of wine from Montalcino when we were there in 2009! The people who sent 30 spent a fortune!
