Hello all. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am going to leave Seattle around Dec. 11-13, after my quarter finishes, and plan on staying through Jan.3.
First of all, I lived in Madrid for 5 years until 04, so I am fluent in Spanish. This helps me greatly with respect to speaking and especially understanding Italian.
I don't want to kill myself trying to see everything, and would like a more relaxing time. Should i make a home base so to speak, in a couple of places like a) the amalfi coast first? I would like to see some Greco/Roman ruins near Napoli, and maybe spend a week and a half in the area. Then I was thinking of going up to Rome, to spend the rest of the time there, but of course, I would take some day or 2 day trips. I think it would be nice however to have a "home base" to leave some things.
I was thinking of flying through Paris or Amsterdam, I guess, and maybe staying about 2 or 3 days to explore. But I realize that in Dec. it will be cold. The cold doesn't bother me. i can dress warmly.
Of course I must also think of how I will be returning to Seattle afterwards, in the beginning of January.
I am so hoping that people have some ideas for me. They would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Beth