Hi all
Well I am surfacing from the depths of study! Starting to emerge into the real world again - one portfolio sent off, only one more to go.
I am pleased to say we have another friend joining us with her daughter who is 5, so another in the mix. I have directed her to the boards, but she will probably think we are a mad lot (as does my otherhalf!).
For those doing Herculaneum, we have done this several times now on our own with Vesuvius as well.
First time was as singles with some friends, when we found this out. Second time our daughter was 3 and didn't remember it! Third time she was 5 and desperate to go up a volcano! Herculaneum has changed a lot since the first time, they are discovering more all the time.
We get the train to Ercolano from Naples and as you come out the train station, on the left is a small company who do the minibus trips up Vesuvius. They tend to go when the next bus is full, so you rarely wait more than 10 mins or so. It is around 15/20 euros each and they take you up to the car park where the coaches stop and then wait while you walk up and back down again. I can't remember how long it took, first time we had a 3 year old, who we carried some of the time. Second time she was about 5 I think.
When we got back to the minibus, they dropped us off at the entrance to Herculaneum and said they would come and pick us up again if we wanted, to take us back to the station, it was 4 euros. We took their offer, but it is only a 10 minute walk (if that), back up to the station, but it is very hot!!!
The worst bit is getting from the ship to the train station. Most of the taxis want to take you further and, as it is first thing in the morning are holding out for a big fare. The walk along the road is horrendous. We walked it one year (never again) and got the bus the next, but it was a bit hit and miss, you can cross over the road out of the port, get a ticket at the newsagent for the bus and then the road over from the port are the bus stops.
Coming back off the train the taxis have no problem taking you back
Some questions for those that have done the diving at Dubrovnik before. I'm excited about the prospect of SCUBA diving, however Mela no longer wants to dive. Is snorkeling an option? If you pay, can you just sit on the boat? Is the water warm? Do they serve drinks on the boat? Sorry for so many questions and I'm sure others would like to hear about the diving trip. Thanks
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DCL haven't stopped in Dubrovnik before, so you will probably need to speak to DCL. Yes the water is quite warm particularly for us Brits! and beautifully clear. We have been to Dubrovnik on different cruiselines and it is a lovely walled city with lots of history.
Hope this helps.