gmonahan Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 My only advice: Don't walk to where you're going to walk. If you're going to a museum or the forum, ride there. Otherwise, have a wonderful time, take it easy, see what you see and don't stress over what you don't. Drink wine, eat gelato in Italy and hang out with that wonderful spouse of yours. I mean, she's stayed with you for fifty years of jazz collecting, recording, and producing. She must be really, really special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedR Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 My only advice: Don't walk to where you're going to walk. If you're going to a museum or the forum, ride there. Otherwise, have a wonderful time, take it easy, see what you see and don't stress over what you don't. Drink wine, eat gelato in Italy and hang out with that wonderful spouse of yours. I mean, she's stayed with you for fifty years of jazz collecting, recording, and producing. She must be really, really special! Reading past posts I found out that Ann took that classic photo of the Columbia studio during the Maze session among other photos. She is obviously multi talented as well. A special couple to be sure. Happy 50th anniversary and safe travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks to all. For interested parties, the islands we will visit, in order: Elba, Corsica, Sardinia & Majorca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wheel Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 What, no Ibiza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Have a great time! If I were going to Rome, I think I would rent a Vespa to scoot around on for a day. In Spain, be sure to enjoy the gazpacho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Sardinia & Majorca. Sardinia is great - the Northern Costa Smeralda coast is very picturesque and climate is wonderful. Damned expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Corsica Corsica is really beautiful. Try to spend some time around the Cap Corse in the northernest part of the island (also the Agriates desert), Bonifacio at the southerrn tip of the island is a superb place. And if the weather is good the mountains in between these north and south areas are really worth a visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I really don't understand all the warnings. Hopefully they won't weigh heavily on decisions and choices. Stuff happens, mainly to fools (occasionally to the unlucky). You're not a fool. So go, have a helluva time. Celebrate something truly worth celebrating. I agree with Bebop. I've never had anything nicked in Europe (or America). Only once in Africa, which is where white tourists are targets. Just don't be stupid - but I doubt you will be. Have a good time. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 my wife and i were in rome in august. wonderful street musicians. a classical cellist at the pantheon in the evening. wonderful jazz combo at piazza navona. gelato at giolitti's in rome a must! we walked everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Litweiler Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Yes, good walking shoes are a good idea, I hope you and Ann have plenty of time to wander around, wherever you are. Another good idea is gelato in Rome. So is wearing your money, passports, etc. in a money belt in train stations, buses, crowded entrances, exits. Lots of local folks in Europe speak English. Might not be a good idea to holler "Yay, Munich!" while in the company of soccer fans. Show us your and Anne's photos, then, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wheel Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I really don't understand all the warnings. Hopefully they won't weigh heavily on decisions and choices. Stuff happens, mainly to fools (occasionally to the unlucky). You're not a fool. So go, have a helluva time. Celebrate something truly worth celebrating. I agree with Bebop. I've never had anything nicked in Europe (or America). Only once in Africa, which is where white tourists are targets. Just don't be stupid - but I doubt you will be. Have a good time. MG Barcelona specifically is legendary for pickpockets and purse-snatchers. Have heard way more stories of this stuff happening there than anywhere else in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Chuck - Just saw your name on the list of online users. Hope you're having a great time, but Europe's gotta be more interesting than Organissimo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Man Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Chuck - Just saw your name on the list of online users. Hope you're having a great time, but Europe's gotta be more interesting than Organissimo. Nah, he must have left his computer logged-in before he went away..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted November 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 I have been checking in occasionally via iPad. In Barcelona now and flying home tomorrow. Short report to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 While in Rome we grabbed the opportunity to have a beer (and later dinner) with Daniele Porcella, aka porcy62. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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