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| 14th September 2009 anonymous | - From: Naples What at an accurate description of Naples. I couldn't have put it better myself. I too travelled solo to Naples and Sorrento last summer as a single twentysomething british female for a short holiday. Naples is a crazy city with crazy local drivers and men with a ferocious sexual appetite! I wouldn't rule out a short unexpected holiday romance with a handsome young neapolitan bloke but if that were to happen it would have to be someone in my age group. i.e mid to late twenties. Unfortunately for me, while sitting down in a public garden area near pizzeria costa with a take away pizza one early evening, nearly every male driver who passed along that road turned there head to give long lustful stares. There were 2 seperate cars that drove past 3 times obviously purposefully to come back along that same road. I was shocked when one car parked across the street and an 'old man!' stepped out to approach me. He obviously guessed I was a solo tourist and sat next to me smiling and watching me eat muttering the words "bella signorina" over and over again inbetween this strange hissing sound. He then told me his name was Giancarlo and insisted on telling me he would love to have sex with me that night. I nearly choked on my pizza! He looked about 70. I was 26 and I look young for my age so could easily pass for early twenties. I told him "No thanks and leave me alone!" It was shocking but also ammusing as this was a busy area full of tourists and locals just sitting chatting or eating and watching the world go by either with company or alone so you wouldn't think anyone would try anything like that. I chose to see the funny side, bless him. When I read your blog I nearly cried laughing. Yes Naples is home to some very dirty old men, one pinched my bum as I was walking across a road. Oh the roads..., god, you need a life insurance policy to cross roads in Naples. Look both ways before you cross then KEEP looking AS you cross. Or just cross when the locals cross and hope for the best. Anyway despite all that I otherwise had a great time visiting the castles, pompei, mount vesuvius, sorrento, capri etc. Having previously travelled to other countries with friends, Naples Italy was my first ever solo trip and I would highly recommend the experience to anyone wanting to try it. Just remember to be careful especially if you're a female- have your wits about you at all times. Do some research before you go to prepare yourself on what to expect. I found some great shops in Naples and Sorrento with stylish 'made in Italy' quality shoes, bags, jewellery etc. All my friends always comment on them like "I love that bag, where did you get it?" and I can be all coy and say casually "oh I got in Italy" as you do and smugly thinking they can't buy it in england and copy me. Theres a lovely beach in sorrento which you have to pay for so try to get your moneys worth and stay all day. Loved it so much I'm considering going back next year and visiting Ischia. Italy rocks! |
| 29th August 2009 John Colicelli | - From: Konya, Hamam, and the end of the season Jenny, Thanks for the great pictures and descriptions. I'm glad this project turned out well for you - both for data collection and field training. It sounds like you got a good start on your dissertation. The cultural experiences (foods, traditions, etc.) also sound like they were wonderful. I wonder if the Turkish Delight in Turkey is very different than what you can get here. I'm curious if there was an obvious water source for the people who lived at this site. Or did they subsist on beer, as you seemed to? |
| 28th August 2009 Elena Colicelli | rugs - From: Konya, Hamam, and the end of the season Dear Jenny, Loved the rugs, hope you have enough money to buy one for your self. Sounds like you are really enjioying your work and the people you are with. Nice that you got to the baths- sound like fun to paper your see with all your work in the dirt. Love, Elena |
| 21st August 2009 Wander The World | Another great experience - From: Whirling dervishes Hey Jenny...thanks for sharing your travel experiences with the rest of us. Have enjoyed reading all the entries, looking at the pics and watching the vids. Keep enjoying yourself! Since it's 7PM on Friday 8/21 in Turkey...I hope you made it to the baths today. Uncle Steve |
| 14th August 2009 Sandy Paiko | Serial Adenture .... - From: Whirling dervishes Jen, I am really enjoying reading your blog each week. Your descriptions are really great and I'm sure everyone else waits for the next installment just as I do! Can't wait to hear more about your adventures and experience when you're back. |
| 14th August 2009 Mom | Good Times - From: Whirling dervishes Hi Jenny, Looks like when you are not working - you guys have some great fun! bad luck if you are a virgin and had to burn with the dead people on the viking ship. Incentive to those Viking women to not be a virgin I guess or stay away from burning ships. Love, Mom |
| 14th August 2009 Cait | So Jealous! - From: 1st day I studied Aya Sophia in my medieval art history class! It looks amazing! |
| 14th August 2009 Elena Colicelli | viking - From: Whirling dervishes I love barbarians and VIKING too. |
| 14th August 2009 Elena Colicelli | dance - From: Whirling dervishes great dance- why don't you learn it to entertant back home, how long does it last |
| 10th August 2009 Elena Colicelli | Loved the lamps - From: Last days in Istanbul Great pictures, keep them coming. Love Aunt Elena |
| 10th August 2009 Dad | you are cooler than cool - From: Last days in Istanbul Like most of the other readers I am envious of your coolness and fame... you should get a pair of sunglasses just like that because they just look right on you! I am really curious also about what you were like when you finally stumbled into your bed at 1AM last week. Were you still able to talk? I am thinking No... and finally, I want to know if you are going to see a whirling dervish dance. Peave and love, Dad |
| 9th August 2009 Mom | Site - From: Pictures from around Çatalhöyük Hi Jenny, The site looks huuuuge! The pictures are great. it sounds like you are getting exposed to much of the culture there even through you are way out there. Keep the pictures coming. Let us know what kinds of foods they feed you there. have fun and be safe. Love, Mom |
| 5th August 2009 Grandpa | I Read Your Blogs - From: On site I read your Blogs and I'm glad you got there safely. It is good that you are learning to eat different kinds of foods. I miss you. I wish I could have come up earlier to see you before you left. I'm sure you will have many stories to tell. Love, Grandpa |
| 4th August 2009 Uncle Guy | - From: Sounds like a great and educational trip so far. Treasure these experiences. Looking forward to more updates. Love, Uncle guy and Aunt Gloria |
| 4th August 2009 Bethany | Hi - From: On site I am glad you made it there okay and that you seem to be having a lot of fun so far! I hope everything goes well with your research |
| 3rd August 2009 Mom | Biker Cat - From: Day 2 - shop till I have no money left. So......could you resist petting the cat? Have to think real hard about yogurt on my pasta ------ nope I agree with you - would never get it. Love, Mom |
| 3rd August 2009 Mom | Glad You Arrived - From: On site Hi Jenny, Glad you arrived safely. You'll have to tell us about the long journey on the bus and what you saw. Rest up and have an educational and fun time. Love, Mom |
| 3rd August 2009 O | Cats... - From: Part 2 of day 1! Cats were much liked by the prophet Mohamed. As a result they are common, and generally well treated, in Muslim countries. |
| 3rd August 2009 anonymous | - From: 1st day You're fast with the blogs! And I agree with your mom... Cover thyself! And the mosque is awesome from the outside, it's like a giant turtle with spikes, or maybe a very large sea urchin etc. No idea why all the sea creature references. |
| 2nd August 2009 Dan | Belly Dancing Costume - From: Day 2 - shop till I have no money left. Ummmm, can you get Megan one of those belly dancing costumes. I'll pay you back later. Dan |
| 1st August 2009 Elena Colicelli | Wow! - From: Day 2 - shop till I have no money left. Jenny, Loved the "stained glass" window and the raviole, and the biker cat. Keep up the pictures. Love, Aunt Elena |
| 1st August 2009 Elena Colicelli | getting around - From: Part 2 of day 1! sound like your getting aroud just fine, I was happy to see your pictues, espially the food descripsons, sound like 8 roommates are MORE than enough. Stay well and keep writing, I really enjoy you sharing your adventures Love, Elena |
| 31st July 2009 Mom | Enjoying your pictures - From: Part 2 of day 1! Hi Jenny, You are talking some great pictures. I like your explanations of everything - lots of detail. Food looks good. Maybe you will come back with some new food likes. The eggplant puree sounds really good. How was the local beer? Maybe you can ask the locals how the flying carpets work! Have fun. Love, Mom |
| 30th July 2009 Mom | Great Pictures but your skin is showing - From: 1st day Hi Jenny, Great pictures. I thought you were supposed to cover yourself over there - I see alot of skin showing. They must be a bit easier on tourists. Just don't end up jailed for exposure! Are there many tourists there? Glad you remembered to include pictures of yourself. Love, Mom |
| 30th July 2009 Liz | i am slow - From: 1st day Didn't notice you had 2 more blogs to read....I am a bit slow..... stay covered up. I do not want to read about you getting arrested. Are they many american tourists? Or Eastern European? Liz |
| 30th July 2009 Liz | - From: On my way You are off again Jen. Way cool I think. I know you have arrived. Your schedule is busy when you are on site. You will enjoy your afternoon shower and siesta I am thinking. Find great things at the dig, learn lots, meet lots of interesting people, and make sure you dress properly so you don't get in trouble with the homeys...... lol liz |
| 30th July 2009 Dad | happy you are exploring and having fun - From: 1st day Hi Jen, Glad to read about your good travels so far and that you are there safe and sound and being sensitive to the local culture. Your picture of the local attire was meant for me I think because of what I told you about my travel in Asia... did it startle you anyway? After your taxi experience I will just bet that you are looking forward to the 10 hour bus ride to Konya... glad you have Dramamine!! enjoy Istanbul and thanks for including yourself in the great pictures. |
| 30th July 2009 Stephanie | travel to Turkey - From: Here! sooo glad to hear you made it to Turkey!!! I am excited to read up on your ventures...have fun and be sure to continue to enjoy your trip and take lots of pictures:) |
| 30th July 2009 Aunt Anne | - From: Here! Jenny, Glad to hear you arrived safely. Have a great time. Be safe. Love, Aunt Anne & Uncle Al |
| 29th July 2009 Rene | Glad you made it! - From: Here! Hey! Glad to hear you made it there safely! Enjoy your trip; What a great experience! Good health and safe travels! Rene |
| 29th July 2009 Elena Colicelli | travel - From: Here! Hi Jenny, Glad to hear your safe and jetlaged in turkey, Jet lag is a bitch- you just have to take the time to rest up, at least that is what I always did- going east is alot worse than coming west. Glad you found the neck pi;;ow useful, I always do. Take care, I will be think of you often Love- Elena |
| 29th July 2009 Mom | Glad you arrived safely - From: Here! Glad you were able to carry everything okay. Thanks for the note. Have fun exploring. |
| 22nd July 2009 Elena | tempratues - From: On my way Dear Jenny, I looked up the temprature in Turkey, bring summer closes and sun screen. Or wear SPF built in stuff. Enjoy Asia. |
| 18th July 2009 Jenny | Time difference - From: On my way The time difference between where I will be and Eastern Standard Time will be +7 hours. |
| 17th July 2009 Mom | Skype - From: On my way Jenny, I am on Skype here at work. I have never used it yet but others here have. Maybe we can figure it out and it will be a good way to call. What is the time difference between New York and where you will be? I am looking forward to your Blogs. Love, Mom |
| 10th July 2008 Byrnesy | Thanks for correction - From: More from the last weekend Yes, you are right Laura! My bad : ( |
| 9th July 2008 Laura | ?! - From: More from the last weekend I believe it's "futball" fool!!! :-P The Italians would slap you!! |
| 9th June 2008 Rene | Hello! - From: Off to the field school Hope the field school is going great! The pics are amazing!!! Wish I was there! Miss you!!! |
| 1st June 2008 Stephanie | Men - From: Naples Forgot to tell you, if someone's really bothering you, tell them "Vattene" (Vah-tay-nay) which means go away. |
| 1st June 2008 Stephanie | Garbage & annoying men - From: Naples I did not make it to Napoli, but I have heard that garbage collectors have been striking which leads to the huge piles. If you haven't noticed yet, someone is always on strike in Italy. |
| 27th May 2008 Stephanie | Hey! - From: Off to the field school Looks like you are having a lot of fun sooo far...and now for field school to start even more fun times! Make sure you are able to still have some fun as you learn lots! Love and miss you!!! |
| 27th May 2008 LIz | - From: Florence You have made your mother happy with the pictures of you, and me hungry with your food pictures. The view from the top is fabulous in the pictures, in person must be incredible. Loving your blog, Jen. |
| 26th May 2008 Grandpa | Guido's Resturant - From: Siena Hello Jenny, glad you made the tour of Italy now it's time to start digging and find some artifacts- we'll miss you at the wedding- Love, Grandpa |
| 26th May 2008 Katie | - From: Off to the field school Good luck at your field course! I hope you have a great time and learn lots. I've loved reading about your trip, it sounds like you've seen some great sites and eaten some awesome food! |
| 25th May 2008 Mom | Enjoying your Trip On-Line - From: More Florence I am enjoying your trip via the Blog, Jenny. I also love the pictures of you and your stories. Even through there have been some issues it still sounds like you are having a great time and seeing wonderful sights. I am jealous about all the great Italian food you are having. Have a safe trip to Sicily. Love, Mom |
| 23rd May 2008 Cousin Lauren | YAY ITALY! - From: Florence Hey Jenny! It sounds like you are having an incredible time over there! It brings back memories from my trip. The pictures are beautiful! |
| 21st May 2008 Beth | Yumm...gelato - From: More Roma I'm so glad to hear that you are having such a great time and seeing all of these cool places, and eating a lot of gelato. Stay safe and watch out for those European men! |
| 20th May 2008 Katie (from school) | - From: First night in Rome I'm so glad you are off to what sounds like a fantastic start! Eat as much as you can, drink as much as you can. Glad you found someone to walk around with, hope you meet more nice travellers along the way. Have fun! |
| 19th May 2008 LIz | columbian - From: Palatine, Roman Forum, churches, and more Leave it to you to find a columbian companion to travel with. Sounds like you are having a great time. I agree, eating alone is crappy. you are an official world traveller. Enjoy Jen!!! Ciao Liz |
| 19th May 2008 Mom | Sounds Great - From: Palatine, Roman Forum, churches, and more Jenny, it sounds like you are having a great time. I love seeing pictures of you in Italy so have people take your picture at places and post so I can see your face - it's a mother thing. I hope you continue to meet interesting people, see wonderful sights and seek out great food/deserts/wine. Love, Mom |
