Paola Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 OH flew off today to Italy on business Just had a call from him saying that he has arrived safely and that his business contact does not want to do any work today, so they are going to spend the rest of the day in Venice OH has never been to Venice. They weather is gorgeous over there at the mo. As it is such a romantic city, he is on strict instructions not to hold hands or kiss Nicola (man) Clearly a hard life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Venice is my favourite city, I am saving like mad to go back again! He won't be able to enjoy it fully without you there. I want a job like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Jammy beggar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Lucky so & so I flew over venice a few years ago,& it looks just stunning from the sky on a clear day. I would love to go. Make sure you get a pressie - Venetian glass maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Lucky devil! Poor you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 How fabulous. Venice is on my list of "must go" places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 I went 18 years ago and it has left a lasting impression on me I hope OH feels the same about the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Clare - are you in the wrong thread now??? Edit, yes, sorry - shouldn't answer the phone in mid-post have deleted it now. Thanks Tina I love Venice. OH took me as a surprise when I was 3 months pregnant. I needed the toilet a lot but we had great fun exploring (and we both read Death in Venice before we went, but not Don't Look Now ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I took my mother to Venice for a holiday, many years ago now. We had a wonderful time exploring and also spent a lot of time just sitting outside cafes drinking coffee and eating yummy pastries just people watching. It's lovely to be in a place where there are no cars Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Forgot to say we went when there were all those fuel strikes back home, which we thought was funny - we were not inconvenienced at all. Also did anyone else feel a bit seasick when they returned to solid land? OH and I felt the world was swaying when we got home. (Edited because I think faster than I type - thank goodness) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Cor that is jammy! I've never been to Venice. Went to Italy skiing when at school. Love the country and the food! Tell him you want hour by hour itinerary updates Paola! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionne Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Venice is my fav place in the world. My two daughters want to celebrate their big bdays 18 and 21 by going to Il carnevale (the masked ball) next Feb - great idea I think!! Big dresses and masks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Honestly, some folks are so lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 OH has been sent to conferences in Venice and Rome so far this year. For once one of them was in a school holiday so in theory I could've gone along - but we couldn't afford it this year . Next year there is talk of sending him to Japan. Not fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I love Italy. The OH and I go every year. We were there less than a week ago on the Adriatic coast. It was gorgeous. I've only visited Venice once and I have to confess it didn't do much for me but each to their own. Now Rome that's a place I'd love to visit again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Now Rome that's a place I'd love to visit again. I'm in Rome next week, part of a weeks cruising. We've decided to travel independently around the city rather than with a Guide from the ship. Are all the major attractions within a walking range of each other or will we need a taxi to get around the sites in an 11 hour (very long) day ashore ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 OH is spending time in Verona as well Never been myself but have heard that it is very beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Rome is fabulous! We went a couple of years ago having left the boys with their Grandparents. Lots of lovely things to see and wonderful places to eat Mmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Lucky thing . We went to Venice years ago and loved it. It didn't smell a bit, contrary to popular belief! I'm in Rome next week, Are all the major attractions within a walking range of each other or will we need a taxi to get around the sites in an 11 hour (very long) day ashore ? We also went to Rome and had 4 days there. We walked everywhere and managed to see all the major sites. If you look at a tourist map and plan your day well, I think you should manage it. You'll have to miss out a few but there are loads of the major sights round the city centre area. We're back there with the kids in 3 weeks' time for one day & two nights - so let me know how your 11 hour speed attraction visiting goes! We'll need to do the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'm in Rome next week, Are all the major attractions within a walking range of each other or will we need a taxi to get around the sites in an 11 hour (very long) day ashore ? We also went to Rome and had 4 days there. We walked everywhere and managed to see all the major sites. If you look at a tourist map and plan your day well, I think you should manage it. You'll have to miss out a few but there are loads of the major sights round the city centre area. I agree it's all walkable as far as I recall. If not the train system is very cheap, taxis aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Clash, are you back from Rome yet . I'm hoping for some tips on sightseeing in a day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 Clash, are you back from Rome yet . I'm hoping for some tips on sightseeing in a day . When my sister went she walked everywhere, so really comfy shoes are a must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
