Living in Italy

Thanks for the responses. I LOVE this great way to converse with others about things I really know nothing about! I will say that I am a little bummed about the time of year we will be in Europe, but also don't believe I have the right to complain. We plan to travel just about every weekend that we are there, as well as 2 full travel weeks built in. Any ideas on quick jaunts from Asolo area? We have been to Europe before and visited many countries but for very short times (with a Trafalgar tour). We hope to pick out highlights and hit them again. I think we will be trying to figure out warm places!! I really appreciate the suggestions about clothing. We definately plan to pack well here so we don't need to purchase alot. On a side note, I was reading another post about root beer...how about Diet Pepsi??? I understand that we should try other things when traveling, but 4 months is a long time to go without!

Soda is really expensive in Italy (and Europe in general). I saw quite a bit of Coke/Diet Coke. Since I'm not a Pepsi drinker, I wasn't really looking for that, but I'm pretty sure they have Pepsi too since there was talk of putting Pepsi vending machines in St. Mark's Square in Venice.

But it is expensive. If I remember correctly, a normal 20 oz. bottle cost close to 2 euro.

Thanks - Expensive but worth it for an occasional treat!!

It will be cold and mostly likely damp. Bring warm clothes and remember that Italian homes are not heated as much as homes are in the US, so warm pjs are a good idea, along with the slippers to wear around the house as the floor will mostly likely be tile or marble.

And start checking out Sicily for a warm and sunny get-away if the weather feels too cold and damp.... You can still pack light - fleece and cashmere and silk underwear for layering.

If you are really only there as a tourist while she is in school, and you keep a low profile, you probably won't have any issues - but - technically after 90 days you are breaking the law. Does she have a student visa? If she is getting one, you should probably get an "elect to stay" just for peace of mind for you - and to keep the Italian authorities happy.

Without saying where exactly you are weather questions can be tough. There are palms in Venice as the sea keeps the temperatures moderate - but if you are up in the mountains, it could be very cold.

You will want to bring the right amount of clothes - because buying them in Italy can be very expensive (unless that isn't an issue for you!).

Can't be much more specific since your question really isn't :)

You won't miss the Pepsi. Wine is much cheaper anyway! Sometimes it is cheaper than the water :)

Speaking of things to drink, you'll be quite close to Bassano del Grappa, which is worth a visit to see the grappa distilleries.

As for weather in this part of Italy, expect lots and lots of rain. It doesn't usually snow too much, unless you're up in the mountains. I'm always impressed with how clear they keep the roads up there, the few times we've had to drive over the Alps in the winter.

2 euro for a can of Coke would is cheap! The very least I paid was euro 1.80 in a vending machine in Lucca. All other places I was (Verona, Venice, Florence, CT, and Rome) it was 3 to 5 euro! YIKES. I saw no Pepsi products at all, and as I recall, I only saw Coke, diet Coke and I think 7UP.
Yes, you will be there when it will be cold and wet; possibly even snowy at times, being that far north of Venice. It snows in Verona in the winter which is fairly even (lattitude-wise) with Venice, so farther north will likely be a little colder.