Driving in Italy
Last November, a friend and I traveled to Rome, spent a few days
there, then rented a car and headed for central Tuscany where we
spent the next 10 days.
Driving a car in Rome -- and Italy in general -- is crazy, but
what a rush it was! I was the driver and my friend discovered
quickly she had to be the navigator, especially in Rome where the
roads are circuitous and change names almost at every intersection
and the cars, mopeds and buses drive like it's a CROWDED version
of the Indy 500. No rules apply.
We made it out of and back into Rome safely, but not without its
trials and many expletives.
I really enjoyed the driving. The mentality one must take is to
put your fears behind you and drive just like the rest of them.
You feel like a kid. I highly recommend it.
Now for vegetarians traveling in Italy. If you're heading for
Tuscany: Rent an apartment in any of the numerous castles and make
your own meals. Grocery shopping is a dream in the larger cities
and some of the small hill towns. All the authentic and fresh
Italian cuisine you've ever dreamed of right there.
Thanks for letting me share, and good luck to the newlyweds who
called with inquiries on your latest show.
Nancy
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