Almalfi coast of Italy

On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:19:12 -0800, poldy wrote:

It's not suggested to drive on that coastal road. Better to hire a
driver so the tourist can view the scenery rather than concentrating on
who might be careening from the opposite direction of the blind turns.

Is it that difficult? I wouldn't waste money on a driver, just stop
now and again.
--
Mike Reid
"Christmas is the Disneyfication of Christianity" Don Cupitt (theologian)
"Christmas is the christianisation of the solstice" M.Reid(self appointed expert)
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/happyxmas.htm"

On Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:00:01 +0100, Tom Peel
wrote:

Reid, the OP is talking about Sapri, which is just south of the Cilento
area.

I was going by Amalfi in the title.
Mind you, I was wondering if Sapri was a local spelling of Capri in
Walloon or something.
--
Mike Reid
"Christmas is the Disneyfication of Christianity" Don Cupitt (theologian)
"Christmas is the christianisation of the solstice" M.Reid(self appointed expert)
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/happyxmas.htm"

On Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:46:14 +0000,
(David Horne, _the_ chancellor of
the royal duchy of city south and deansgate) wrote:

Its a town in Italy, its on my Touring Club Italia map.

(Italia is Italian for Italy)

Magda
Touring Club Italiano.

(Italiano is Italian for Italian)
/Magda

are you sure you don't have a problem with spelling?
--
Mike Reid
"Christmas is the Disneyfication of Christianity" Don Cupitt (theologian)
"Christmas is the christianisation of the solstice" M.Reid(self appointed expert)
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/happyxmas.htm"

The Reid wrote:
On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:19:12 -0800, poldy wrote:

It's not suggested to drive on that coastal road. Better to hire a
driver so the tourist can view the scenery rather than concentrating on
who might be careening from the opposite direction of the blind turns.

Is it that difficult? I wouldn't waste money on a driver, just stop
now and again.


It's not difficult, in the sense that the skills of a professional
are needed.
It is just tasking, in an attention sense, and one won't be seeing much
if they are operating the vehicle. There are few if any "straight"
sections
and large portions are fairly sharp curves, and often blind curves
with vehicles coming the other way which will be crossing the
centerline.
Oh, and there aren't alot of places to "pull over" either.

The Reid wrote:

On Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:46:14 +0000,
(David Horne, _the_ chancellor of
the royal duchy of city south and deansgate) wrote:

Its a town in Italy, its on my Touring Club Italia map.

(Italia is Italian for Italy)

Magda
Touring Club Italiano.

(Italiano is Italian for Italian)
/Magda

are you sure you don't have a problem with spelling?

Absolutely!

--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
http://www.davidhorne.net/pictures.html http://soundjunction.org

On 19 Dec 2006 05:28:00 -0800, "
wrote:

It's not difficult, in the sense that the skills of a professional
are needed.
It is just tasking, in an attention sense, and one won't be seeing much
if they are operating the vehicle. There are few if any "straight"
sections
and large portions are fairly sharp curves, and often blind curves
with vehicles coming the other way which will be crossing the
centerline.

Sure. Not unusual in mountain areas.

Oh, and there aren't alot of places to "pull over" either.

There's enough IMHO, (ive driven the road). I just dont see it as some
big deal. You will get a fair enough view of the scenery without
taking attention from road (unless youre a grip wheel tight with both
hands, mouth hanging open type of driver) between stops to look
properly. But then i didnt think much of it anyway, so perhaps didnt
want to see more.
--
Mike Reid
"Christmas is the Disneyfication of Christianity" Don Cupitt (theologian)
"Christmas is the christianisation of the solstice" M.Reid(self appointed expert)
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/happyxmas.htm"

"poldy" wrote in message
news
In article ,
Deeply Filled Mortician
wrote:

The Amalfi coast has other attractions. (It was raining when I went
there).
This was very attractive, even in the rain.

Both visits were in August, BTW.

I rated it as lovely from the sea, but the trip along the road is
more
of an experience than a pleasure.

It's not suggested to drive on that coastal road. Better to hire a
driver so the tourist can view the scenery rather than concentrating
on
who might be careening from the opposite direction of the blind turns.

Are you kidding ... that would be one of the reasons to do it. I would
probably drive one way - just to drive that long winding road and on the
way back , enjoy the scenery and stop along the way. Each May I do just
that in California. I drive down from San Francisco to Hearst Castle to
enjoy the scenery (pull off) , then stay overnight and on the drive back
I enjoy the drive - especially when coming around a bend, I can see
ahead and see no one coming the other way (at me) 'round the next
corner.

Bobb

Let is be knownst that on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:23:09 -0500, "- Bobb -"
writted:


"poldy" wrote in message
news
In article ,
Deeply Filled Mortician
wrote:

The Amalfi coast has other attractions. (It was raining when I went
there).
This was very attractive, even in the rain.

Both visits were in August, BTW.

I rated it as lovely from the sea, but the trip along the road is
more
of an experience than a pleasure.

It's not suggested to drive on that coastal road. Better to hire a
driver so the tourist can view the scenery rather than concentrating
on
who might be careening from the opposite direction of the blind turns.

Are you kidding ... that would be one of the reasons to do it. I would
probably drive one way - just to drive that long winding road and on the
way back , enjoy the scenery and stop along the way. Each May I do just
that in California. I drive down from San Francisco to Hearst Castle to
enjoy the scenery (pull off) , then stay overnight and on the drive back
I enjoy the drive - especially when coming around a bend, I can see
ahead and see no one coming the other way (at me) 'round the next
corner.

Have you ever actually done the Amalfi coast road?
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DFM - http://www.deepfriedmars.com
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The Reid schrieb:
On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:19:12 -0800, poldy wrote:

It's not suggested to drive on that coastal road. Better to hire a
driver so the tourist can view the scenery rather than concentrating on
who might be careening from the opposite direction of the blind turns.

Is it that difficult? I wouldn't waste money on a driver, just stop
now and again.

Stop? Where? There is nowhere to stop on the Amalfi coastroad. Ok, if
you're a neapolitan driver you just stop in the middle of the road.

T:

On Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:49:57 +0100, Deeply Filled Mortician
wrote:

Have you ever actually done the Amalfi coast road?

I have and I agree with him. The difficulty is way over rated from my
point of view. Hire a driver!!!!
--
Mike Reid
"Christmas is the Disneyfication of Christianity" Don Cupitt (theologian)
"Christmas is the christianisation of the solstice" M.Reid(self appointed expert)
"http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/happyxmas.htm"