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We are planning a quick visit to Rome during that period.
How cold does it get? Say, compared to Atlanta? This is our first visit to Rome and we're travelling with a 2 year old. Is it going to be too cold for a toddler to run around?
What about attractions? Are they going to be closed during the holiday period?
Thanks in advance.
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Well, you are used to Atlanta weather but I would say it is never too cold for a 2-year-old to run around in Italy, with the exception of the mountains in the extreme north.
I live in Florence and my 2-year-old runs around year round. (This freaks Italians out who find excuses not to let their children run around outside any time of year: too cold, too hot, too humid, too windy...the list goes on). Temps in the central part of Italy tend to run around 50 degrees in the daytime and potentially hover around freezing at night, although Rome is further south and can be warmer than that.
The thing you need to be on the lookout for is rain more than cold temps. If it rains, you'll be cold anyway! Be sure to bring good water-proof shoes, rain jackets and umbrellas.
As for the period, December is a nice time to visit because there are generally fewer tourists (there are always alot) and the holiday decorations are quite beautiful. National holidays are on the following days: Dec. 8, 25, 26 and Jan 1 and 6 and you will find quite a lot of things closed those days -- although in touristy areas that is less likely so.
If you want more info about traveling to Italy, especially with a 2-year-old, feel free to contact me.
Well, you are used to Atlanta weather but I would say it is never too cold for a 2-year-old to run around in Italy, with the exception of the mountains in the extreme north.
I live in Florence and my 2-year-old runs around year round. (This freaks Italians out who find excuses not to let their children run around outside any time of year: too cold, too hot, too humid, too windy...the list goes on). Temps in the central part of Italy tend to run around 50 degrees in the daytime and potentially hover around freezing at night, although Rome is further south and can be warmer than that.
The thing you need to be on the lookout for is rain more than cold temps. If it rains, you'll be cold anyway! Be sure to bring good water-proof shoes, rain jackets and umbrellas.
As for the period, December is a nice time to visit because there are generally fewer tourists (there are always alot) and the holiday decorations are quite beautiful. National holidays are on the following days: Dec. 8, 25, 26 and Jan 1 and 6 and you will find quite a lot of things closed those days -- although in touristy areas that is less likely so.
If you want more info about traveling to Italy, especially with a 2-year-old, feel free to contact me.
Worst Air Travel delay(s) experience???
Sleepy Dad
OK, what's your worst travel experience (as far as delays)?
We travelled back from Rome, Italy to San Jose CA and had every conceivable delay. Computers at check-in in Rome were down. All flights delayed 2 hours. One guy almost got in a fight with another while waiting in line. A cop (perched on top of a kiosk) w/ an Uzi quelled that fight pretty quick. When we got to JFK, the computer's were down in customs. Took about 3 out of our 4 hours of layover in JFK to make it to the San Jose gate. Only reason we made it that fast to our gate is that they let everybody with toddler's and babies (we had our 1-year old son w/us) go to the front of the line. By the time we left the gate, we hit the Europe flight rush hour at JFK (25 planes in front of us on runway). Finally made it to San Jose but the arm that connects the plane to the terminal wasn't working so we had to park at another gate (no big deal compared to other delays but still added another 15 minutes).
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Until you have spent the night in an airport, or multiple nights because of bad weather, consider yourself lucky.
Although if you do end up stuck in an airport check out: http://www.sleepinginairports.net/
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Chris Christensen
Amateur Traveler podcast
http://AmateurTraveler.com
Until you have spent the night in an airport, or multiple nights because of bad weather, consider yourself lucky.
Although if you do end up stuck in an airport check out: http://www.sleepinginairports.net/
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Chris Christensen
Amateur Traveler podcast
http://AmateurTraveler.com
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