I'm heading to Florence/Siena area this summer and have realised Il Palio is on around 2nd July this year when I'm there. I have two kids, age 11 and 9. Has anyone been to the Palio in Siena that can offer advice.
Thanks for all the advice; I was getting the impression this wasn't an event for kids anyway but I think I'll try and see one of the quieter rehearsals and totally avoid the city on the day. I doubt I could stand for 4 hours without needing the loo so there's no way the kids would manage it! Is the dress rehearsal just on 1st July then?
I recently changed my insurance to Swinton and they offered me breakdown cover including European for just over £10/month. I currently have a free 3 month deal with the RAC but Swinton said I could sign-up for their cover now and have it start when my existing one stops on 1st June. Swinton also gives the first 3 months free, you only pay per month and you can cancel after the free period is up with nothing paid, or at any time thereafter. As I'm going to Italy in mid-June for a few weeks this is great and has saved me the entire cost of European breakdown cover. I drive an 11 year old Volvo and they were fine with that, some companies won't quote on that age of vehicle.
Living just south of Glasgow we leave about 7pm and drive to catch the Dover ferry about 2am, catch a quick nap on the ferry and get up to 85 mph on the French autoroute stopping for the tolls and some breakfast then lunch. Can get to Switzerland by midday easily and through St Gotthard tunnel and arrive in Lakes in the afternoon. Tiring but a great drive. I have two young kids who have done this every year since they were about 2 almost.
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Thanks for all the advice; I was getting the impression this wasn't an event for kids anyway but I think I'll try and see one of the quieter rehearsals and totally avoid the city on the day. I doubt I could stand for 4 hours without needing the loo so there's no way the kids would manage it! Is the dress rehearsal just on 1st July then?
Thanks, the link was very useful; not a good idea for kids it seems. Might just soak up the atmosphere of the festival days.
I recently changed my insurance to Swinton and they offered me breakdown cover including European for just over £10/month. I currently have a free 3 month deal with the RAC but Swinton said I could sign-up for their cover now and have it start when my existing one stops on 1st June. Swinton also gives the first 3 months free, you only pay per month and you can cancel after the free period is up with nothing paid, or at any time thereafter. As I'm going to Italy in mid-June for a few weeks this is great and has saved me the entire cost of European breakdown cover. I drive an 11 year old Volvo and they were fine with that, some companies won't quote on that age of vehicle.
You also save the E38.60 cost of the tunnel pass.
Living just south of Glasgow we leave about 7pm and drive to catch the Dover ferry about 2am, catch a quick nap on the ferry and get up to 85 mph on the French autoroute stopping for the tolls and some breakfast then lunch. Can get to Switzerland by midday easily and through St Gotthard tunnel and arrive in Lakes in the afternoon. Tiring but a great drive. I have two young kids who have done this every year since they were about 2 almost.