Comments on: Spring is here, signs of new life… http://nyc.stdlib.net/2006/05/04/spring-is-here-signs-of-new-life/ Colm and Noirin's trip to New York City Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:27:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: mary http://nyc.stdlib.net/2006/05/04/spring-is-here-signs-of-new-life/#comment-284 Mon, 15 May 2006 12:16:29 +0000 http://nyc.stdlib.net/2006/05/04/spring-is-here-signs-of-new-life/#comment-284 In Naples you should try and see Herculaneum as well as Pompeii. There is usually some sort of offer for double tickets. It'll complete the experience for you. If you are going in the height of summer bring a large water bottle with you to the sites to refill from fountains, it's not easy to find water once inside, herculaneum has a much smaller geographical area and you will be able to see all of it, whereas with Pompeii you will have to pick and choose which areas you see. Also I got to go up Vesuvius once which was very impressive indeed. I'm not sure how jmuch fun it would be in the summer though but I know you can get guides to drive you to the bottom from the ercolano train station. In Rome, if you've been bitten by the archaeology bug, try and get to Ostia Antica. It's also very impressive, will be practically deserted compared to Pompeii and was actually important in ancient times. Oh dear I have actually far too much advice to give here and probably should just shut up and let ye enjoy your holiday. If you do want any ideas or anything, drop me a line and I'll give you my thoughts on the subject. I've been to all the places except Venice so I'll be no help in that department. In Naples you should try and see Herculaneum as well as Pompeii. There is usually some sort of offer for double tickets. It’ll complete the experience for you. If you are going in the height of summer bring a large water bottle with you to the sites to refill from fountains, it’s not easy to find water once inside, herculaneum has a much smaller geographical area and you will be able to see all of it, whereas with Pompeii you will have to pick and choose which areas you see.

Also I got to go up Vesuvius once which was very impressive indeed. I’m not sure how jmuch fun it would be in the summer though but I know you can get guides to drive you to the bottom from the ercolano train station.

In Rome, if you’ve been bitten by the archaeology bug, try and get to Ostia Antica. It’s also very impressive, will be practically deserted compared to Pompeii and was actually important in ancient times.

Oh dear I have actually far too much advice to give here and probably should just shut up and let ye enjoy your holiday. If you do want any ideas or anything, drop me a line and I’ll give you my thoughts on the subject. I’ve been to all the places except Venice so I’ll be no help in that department.

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