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« on: October 14, 2007, 16:40:39 »
Italians whilst on the whole a pleasant a bunch are insane  when in charge of any motorised conveyance, polite but insane.
 
Oh, rome is nice but a tourist trap and naples is a scruffy hole.
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« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2007, 17:41:49 »
try Venice, no cars to worry about.
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« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2007, 21:48:04 »
Venice, Mmmm sewer punting! :wink:
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« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2007, 21:56:29 »
Unfortunately we fly back tomorrow lunch time so venice will have to wait a while.
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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2007, 22:25:14 »
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Venice, Mmmm sewer punting! :wink:

Not at all! It only mings when the canals are blocked off for repairs.
I am a complete history numpty, but I was blown away by Venice. Visit before the sea reclaims it.
But don't  go for a meal in St Marks square. Take a walk down the side streets, fair better value.
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2007, 22:38:07 »
Totally agree with last poster Venice is a must visit place and totally disagree with OP - I have found Italian drivers to be pretty good although their overtaking technique seems rather relaxed.

I didn't drive in Rome but crossing roads was OK as the drivers gave way when they needed to unlike many UK cities.

I hate the Italian road signs which always utterly baffle me but I found the drivers to be quite tolerant of an idiot on their roads. I'd say based on my experiences on the whole UK driving is faster and poorer.

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« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2007, 07:56:09 »
In the week and a bit i've been here i've only seen 4 cars without at least one bit of body damage :shock:
 
On the subject of crossing the road any sign of being english ie waiting for a gap in traffic equalls not crossing the road! :D
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« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2007, 08:03:11 »
Well that certainly wasn't my experience. Anyway don't they have a different attitude to parking in Italy and elseweher, the odd nudge to move an awkward car is regarded as fair game!

Now I think of it outside Rome most of the newer cars were pristine.

Regarding crossing the road - quite, you step out and keep going. When in Rome ...

It's a good game once you realise they won't actually run you down
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« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2007, 02:08:50 »
I only know 2 things about driving in Italy

Rule 1, always join the shortest queue, no matter which way it's going
Rule 2, what's behind me doesn't matter.
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