[Healeys] Rome visit

[i erbs]

I appreciate the heads up. We are taking a cruise  to Spain. Keeping
vigilant in the face of amazing views is always good to remember.
Cheers

Ira Erbs

On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, 5:35 AM Gil Rockwell <gilrockwell at gmail.com> wrote:

> I figured you would be experienced in travel precautions, but Rome is
> especially bad.  Had a neighbor go there last year and was pickpocketed so
> I thought a reminder would be good.  Hope you enjoy the city, it is a
> beautiful place. I’ve been all over Italy and love most of the places I’ve
> seen there, from Milan to the Amalfi Coast.  Rome is the epicenter for so
> many things to see, eat, and do. The bus pass is a good way to quickly see
> the things you want to spend time visiting. The gypsy’s ride the busses and
> will steal purses right off your shoulder, my wife’s daughter had this
> experience about 15 year’s ago there, but she was able to keep it with help
> form other passengers.
>
>
>
> Gil
>
>
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> *From:* i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, February 10, 2023 8:25 AM
> *To:* Gil Rockwell <gilrockwell at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Rome visit
>
>
>
> We've been to Barcelona, NY  and other cities with the same warnings
> without incident, so It's hard to heed such concerns. We are seasoned
> travelers and do not do silly things. That said, button down shirts are a
> good idea.
>
> Thanks for your concern
>
> Ira Erbs
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, 5:07 AM Gil Rockwell <gilrockwell at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Also be on the constant lookout for pickpockets!  Especially around Trevi
> Fountain. They are everywhere in Rome.  Bands of gypsy’s prey on tourists.
> Not trying to scare you, but I’ve been there several times and you have to
> be vigilant.  Keep valuables inside your shirt, not in your hip pocket.
> Wear pants with zipper pockets.
>
> Check out the link below or just google the subject.  Here is one article
> that gives tips:
>
>
>
>
> https://www.rome-airport.info/pickpocketing-in-rome.html#:~:text=Rome%20is%20famous%20for%20its,its%20clever%20and%20persistent%20pickpockets
> .
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>
>
> Not trying to scare you off, but it is a large city with and with that
> comes the inevitable crime.  Enjoy the city but just be careful.
>
>
>
> Gil
>
> 61 BT7
>
>
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Kees
> Oudesluijs via Healeys
> *Sent:* Friday, February 10, 2023 3:13 AM
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Rome visit
>
>
>
> *If it is only 3 days in Rome enjoy the small restaurants and cafe's.
> Practically all are good. Remember eating and drinking out is a culture in
> Italy. Do not expect huge portions. Enjoy the excellent food, wines and
> coffee. Italians are natural hosts. Places to see: plenty but if it is your
> first time you have to see the Forum Romanum and the Coloseum. That will
> take care for most of 2 days. Just wander around and take in the
> atmosphere. Do not visit the main shopping streets!! *
>
> *Kees Oudesluijs*
>
>
>
> *You may see 50+ year old Fiats 500, 600 and 850 still buzzing around.*
>
> *Kees Oudesluijs*
>
> Op 10-2-2023 om 03:18 schreef i erbs:
>
> Da Vinci sounds great. We will stick close to That me as it is our first
> visit. And suggestions for our of the way cafe or restaurant would be
> great.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ira Erbs
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, 5:04 PM alfuller194--- via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> As said by Kees, there are not many auto museums near Roma. If you are
> going to go up north, you WILL have a bunch around ‘motor valley’. I was in
> Modena in December and visited Ducati and Ferrari – both were great!
>
>
>
> On the positive front: If you are a car person, you likely also appreciate
> various other machines and so I recommend the Leonardo Da Vinci Experience
> in Rome. We also visited that, and it is not to be missed. See:
> https://www.leonardodavincimuseo.com
>
>
>
> Ciao,
>
>
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> ----------------
>
> All the best,
>
>
>
> Al Fuller
>
>
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *i erbs
> via Healeys
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 9, 2023 9:10 AM
> *To:* Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Rome visit
>
>
>
> Howdy all,
>
> Any leads on a car museum in or around Rome, Italy?
>
> Ira Erbs
>
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