I still have no firm plans on where I'm going for the travel break, but things are beginning to fall into place a bit more.
From March 17-23, our business class will be going to Berlin and then to Praque. My plan at the moment is to take the train from Praque to Vienna, and visit Johannes for a few days. After that, I have a little under two weeks to see things and get back to Copenhagen for class on April 10.
The two areas I've been thinking about visiting are the Alps and Italy. I don't want to try and cram too much stuff in though, so I don't just spend all my time running to trains, sitting on trains, and finding a new hostel. I might skip the Alps and come back some day and see them during the summer. Italy sounds a lot warmer at the end of March.
I'll probably head to Venice. A friend told me I have to go to Cinque Terre, which is apparently great scenery and hiking along the coast. Then I can hardly go to Italy without going to Rome.
If I budget 2 days in each place and 2 days of travel between them, that puts me at about 8 days. The question is where to spend the rest of the time.
I had thought about maybe going down to Sicily, seeing Mount Etna, etc. It is an overnight train ride from Rome. I could fly out of Palmero airport to the UK relatively inexpensively, and then fly to Copenhagen relatively inexpensively from there. Regardless of how I end up flying home, I'll likely be going through the UK because all of the major budget airlines have their hubs there.
Going to Sicily, I'd probably have to skip some places like Florence to leave myself enough time.
The alternative would be to spend a few days in the Alps or northern Italy instead, and fly out of Rome. Easter weekend is the end of our holiday though, and it might be very busy time to be visiting Rome and trying to see the sights.
Another alternative would be to fly out of Italy earlier, and spend a few days in England or Ireland since my flight is going there anyways.
Sigh. I really do need to figure out where to purchase my return plane ticket from. I can probably have it mailed to Johannes and not Copenhagen, but prices will probably keep going up the longer I wait.
If you have any thoughts, please do share!
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I'm sure you will do a fine job of your scheduling. Is it possible Johannes has some places in mind to take you to....? It all sounds exciting - enjoy. Gram
If you don't want to go skiing skip the Alps and head to Italy where it is warm. You might enjoy a couple days in London. In other words do want you want to do. Love
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I guess I would skip the Alps, you can visit them someday in the summer. Have Johannes show you some sights, he lives in a very pretty area. The pictures of Cinque Terre are beautiful, so I would head there. Being near the Med. Sea would be neat. I would try to get to another country besides Italy. It all depends on time, flights, etc. Go where you want to, it will all work out. If you don't get to a place, go back again someday after graduation. I am sure your dad would help with expenses. :) Carol
If you are going to go to London anyway, I would spend a few days there to see what it is like. Just an idea. It will be exciting. Love MOM
Thoughts and ideas...
Rome before, during and after Easter are probably filled with people. I remember seeing a telecast of the pope's Easter or Palm Sunday mass and the crowds were overflowing out of St. Paul's Square, which is outside. I, personally, would avoid that area. But there may be people where ever you go as it is around a holiday time.
I had a very enjoyable time in London one Palm/Easter time.
Will Johannes be able to travel a bit with you? Are any other classmates wanting to travel?
Cinque Terra looks beautiful! Had the world's slowest computer yesterday so I was unable to access those photos. WOW! I would try to visit that place for certain!
S
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