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I take the chance of posting something not remotely guitar related here
I'm off to Italy for a few days next week, and I'm looking for a cheap hotel in central rome (hah!). I've considered the hostel thing, but I think I'm too old for that - I want my own room and my own toilet. Nothing fancy - peace and quiet - anyone with recommendations?
And - I been there some times before - but if there is anything I should definetly do - please shout.
oh and - I have never seen any Italians around here(?) but should there be anyone desperate to play some Dylan in Rome next week you better call out now ;-)
lars
...only thing I know how to do is to keep on keepin' on...
LARS kolberg http://www.facebook.com/sangerersomfolk
Posted : 29/03/2008 7:45 pm
Right continent, wrong country - but if you're ever in England and feel like playing some Dylan songs, let me know and I'll pack my acoustic and a few harmonicas..........
Have a good time, but be careful if you're anywhere the football ground - I think it's this week Roma play Manchester United in the Champions League, and after the violence there last year, I think it's a safe bet to say there will be worse this year - plus the italian Police aren't known for their high-tolerance approach, more a case of crack some heads first, ask questions later.....
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Posted : 29/03/2008 9:00 pm
I've been to Rome, Georgia. Can't tell you a lot about it now, though, it's grown.
"A cheerful heart is good medicine."
Posted : 29/03/2008 9:47 pm
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Right continent, wrong country - but if you're ever in England and feel like playing some Dylan songs, let me know and I'll pack my acoustic and a few harmonicas..........
Actually I'm probably closer to England where I sit right now in norway. And I've heard rumours about a Mersey jam in late august. THAT is tempting and not very unrealistic...
Edit - and I am in London 15 and 16th of may if I recall correctly. I hope you keep your word ;-)
Football ... is that the thing on ice with skates and sticks? :roll:
...only thing I know how to do is to keep on keepin' on...
LARS kolberg http://www.facebook.com/sangerersomfolk
Posted : 30/03/2008 12:17 am
Football ... is that the thing on ice with skates and sticks?
Nope - its the game played by John Arne Riise, Bjorn Tore Kvarme, Stig Bjornebye, Oyvind Leonhardsen and Vegard Heggem - and that's just in Liverpool!
May 15th/16th, huh? Any other brits up for a Hyde Park jam? Seriously? I'll try and make it if I can - and as of now, I can't see any problems - as long as I don't have to SLEEP in Hyde Park......
Let me know more a little nearer the time.....
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Posted : 30/03/2008 1:04 am
May 15th/16th, huh? Any other brits up for a Hyde Park jam? Seriously? I'll try and make it if I can - and as of now, I can't see any problems - as long as I don't have to SLEEP in Hyde Park......
Let me know more a little nearer the time.....
:D :D :D
Vic
count me in. 8) acoustic right? I'm not sure I could lug that marshall on the train.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Posted : 30/03/2008 2:38 am
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That is TOO cool! :lol: :D
But actually I was wrong with the dates. I'm flying in on the 13th of may in the night and leaving 15th in the morning. I have no plans. So it will be the 14th in Hyde Park. I will be the guy with Harmonica rack and no guitar - but maybe a travel amp...
:D lars
...only thing I know how to do is to keep on keepin' on...
LARS kolberg http://www.facebook.com/sangerersomfolk
Posted : 30/03/2008 6:00 am
I am half Italian. the first six years of my life I was raised by my Italian grand parents. my grampa did not speak English.
I have been all over Italy, but never to Roma. I will email some Italian friends and see if they can point out a good place.
I am like you, hstels are way in the past. just give me a clean room. nothing fancy. and not facing the main drag. too noisy.
Posted : 30/03/2008 12:22 pm
Beginning to feel a little like Richard Boone here......."Have Guitar - Will Travel!"
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Posted : 30/03/2008 12:38 pm
Lars, my friends from Turin (Torino, Italy) wrote me. they haven't been to Rome in years, but they sent me some info.
simple clean places cost around 120 euros. here is a web site
http://www.bb-roma.it
it is an Italian site offering B and B's and hotels. they say they are good and responsive. look for the English paret.
they work with phone and email. look for the email site .
Posted : 01/04/2008 1:17 pm
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Thanks dogbite - I appreciate that. However my trip was litterally lost in the fog today. :-(
Hope I get my 10euros refunded from Ryanair :-)
...only thing I know how to do is to keep on keepin' on...
LARS kolberg http://www.facebook.com/sangerersomfolk
Posted : 01/04/2008 5:37 pm