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Because you are a special secret.
Let's keep it that way.
Say, for instance, you have a beautiful and ancient harbour. And facing that harbour you have a curving row of elegant, frescoed edifices. Nothing higher than six stories beause that is as high as people will climb before the elevator is invented.
So to make absolutely sure you will not be over run with the map people (tourists) erect an elevated motor way.
What an excellent idea! Give that man a beer!
When I saw this I sank onto a bench with awe and though - The Cahill Expressway.
But in Sydney we only had a extraordinarily beautiful harbour to blemish.
We did not have that kilometre of amazing historic buildings.
So we could not deface ourselves quite to the same extent.
"Deface yourself!" cried Simon Armitage, the English poet, at the 10th Genoa International Poetry Festival.
It was a cri de coeur that I empathised with strangely.
I showed this photo to my husband and he said - The Cahill Expressway.
Here I sit on the steps in the square of the Palazzo Ducale.
My favourite lookout. I sat here for hours.
I will go on sitting there forever and ever.
From time to time I will pop down to the old quarter for aperativo - then I will be back.
This is my possy.
Next time you are passing through have a look for me.
Rock is not dead.
But Lou Reed Behaved Like A Prick
***UPDATE*** Spent more time in Genova in 2007 and 2008. New stuff coming soon. All mixed up with the old stuff.
- Pros:I love you.
- Cons:You are so far away.
- In a nutshell:A person could live here forever and never want to leave.
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Going up (and down) in Genoa.
Transportation
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Genoa Public Transport There are several funiculars (and lifts) in Genoa. The only one I have used is the one from... more travel advice
Quick and great food - 2006
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I was rushing around with locals on Blooms Day in Genoa and it was time for lunch so they took me to this place. It... more travel advice
Christopher Columbus Childhood Home -...
Tourist Traps
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Or what is left of it. Says the sign. But it is not. It is the remains of a house from that period. No reason at all to... more travel advice
I could spend weeks in the old quarter -...
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In fact, I want to live there. It was so beautiful, alive and old. I bought buttons and soap in there. I bought... more travel advice
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Comments (88)
"Stalking Lou Reed In Genoa" is marvelous story. "Lou Reed said ciao to me!" sounds almost like Warhol's "Lou Reed got married and didn't invite me" :-)
I have not been to this area by the water-but your pictures and comments help in the decision to get there
Amusing page on Genoa, Jennifer. I would alsolove the 'Old Quarter' I wonder what they put in the water to give those old guys extra 'oomph'?? Must be something!!
I love your sense of humour Jennifer.
Excellent Genoa page with terrific tips and wonderful photos! We have been to a number of cities in Italy but not Genoa. We hope to visit Genoa one day. ~ho & pang
G'day, Jennifer! You had a nice stay there! Good for you!
Lovely page ;-)
enjoyed your page and writing.... still have to get there!
You mean that was a friendly bomb, that did not explode! Some kind of traitor bond, paid to look like a bomb but not to play bomb! A Canada Dry bomb!
Interesting as always...... Hope to see some of this (think I'll skip grandpa)