I hate the french!!!!

[Wasillaguy]

Only once myself, to Cannes. It was beautiful, the people were lovely. We were supposed to port in Monaco but the wind was too strong so we went to Cannes instead. When we got there, there were throngs of wind surfers and kite surfers ripping through the waves.
Barcelona, Spain was also great. We had two days there, but I could go back and spend a week, easy.
Italy, not so much. Dirty, graffiti everywhere, lots of homeless living in tents/shacks along the railroad right of way while the tour guides tell stories of the rent controlled buildings being inhabited by politicians and elites.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by Wasillaguy

Only once myself, to Cannes. It was beautiful, the people were lovely. We were supposed to port in Monaco but the wind was too strong so we went to Cannes instead. When we got there, there were throngs of wind surfers and kite surfers ripping through the waves.
Barcelona, Spain was also great. We had two days there, but I could go back and spend a week, easy.
Italy, not so much. Dirty, graffiti everywhere, lots of homeless living in tents/shacks along the railroad right of way while the tour guides tell stories of the rent controlled buildings being inhabited by politicians and elites.

You went to the wrong places. Hundreds of unspeakably awesome places in Italy, not to mention the culture, food and wine. Some funky ass places too though, but they're fun if you have the stomach for it.

[Wasillaguy]

Originally Posted by finnbow

You went to the wrong places. Hundreds of unspeakably awesome places in Italy, not to mention the culture, food and wine. Some funky ass places too though, but they're fun if you have the stomach for it.

Rome, Naples, and Pisa. I think Naples was the worst, but Pompeii was amazing.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by Wasillaguy

Rome, Naples, and Pisa. I think Naples was the worst, but Pompeii was amazing.

Naples is quite funky, but appealing in a nasty sort of way - good food and little pretense. Nearby Sorrento, Capri and Pompeii are all great, as is the Amalfi coast a little south thereof. I like Rome as it isn't anywhere near as touristy as Florence and Venice, both of which are awesome in their own right, if overrun with tourists.

[HarmanKardon]

finnbow I know that your name is Pat. I do not know why I used the name of merrylander.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by HarmanKardon

finnbow I know that your name is Pat. I do not know why I used the name of merrylander.

Kein Problem, Wolfgang.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by Wasillaguy

Only once myself, to Cannes. It was beautiful, the people were lovely. We were supposed to port in Monaco but the wind was too strong so we went to Cannes instead. When we got there, there were throngs of wind surfers and kite surfers ripping through the waves.
Barcelona, Spain was also great. We had two days there, but I could go back and spend a week, easy.
Italy, not so much. Dirty, graffiti everywhere, lots of homeless living in tents/shacks along the railroad right of way while the tour guides tell stories of the rent controlled buildings being inhabited by politicians and elites.

Cannes is a gorgeous city as is Nice. One thing I noticed about the French; Talk to them slow, loud and in English and you might as well just leave. But make an attempt, even a poor attempt, to listen and speak to them in French showing an interest in their culture and the doors fling wide open. They suddenly go from cold and aloof to warm and friendly. You find out quick that they do NOT hate Americans in general. They hate the arrogance and superior attitude some Americans seem to feel entitled to.

Go back to Italy, but spend your time in Tuscany. It's one of the most wonderful places on earth. Vacationing in Naples is like vacationing in Camden, NJ. The state of one city is not indicative of the rest of the nation.