tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post3367300587879979316..comments2024-03-23T19:37:52.547+01:00Comments on nyc/caribbean ragazza: Unfortunately, when my contract is up I have to leave my neighborhood.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-42822676840259523512009-09-08T16:59:32.460+02:002009-09-08T16:59:32.460+02:00toni -seeing how I agreed to the apartment before ...toni -seeing how I agreed to the apartment before moving here I had no idea the area was so nuts during the summer. It's much better now, maybe because classes have started.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-72398072611274285552009-09-08T16:46:15.354+02:002009-09-08T16:46:15.354+02:00i always DID think you were slightly crazy for liv...i always DID think you were slightly crazy for living there :)toninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-36907295227859802762009-08-26T20:49:31.178+02:002009-08-26T20:49:31.178+02:00anon - I know the area. I have a few friends who ...anon - I know the area. I have a few friends who live there. I agree with you about the side streets.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-63144710498292009102009-08-26T17:05:19.308+02:002009-08-26T17:05:19.308+02:00You should check out Pigneto, very up and coming a...You should check out Pigneto, very up and coming and popular among independent film folks. It's a bit Brooklyn, and well connected to the centre. I've lived here for 3 years and love it. Avoid the "isola pedonale" and via Prenestina as they can get very noisy. The side streets are very quiet at night as it is not a main thoroughfare. You only drive there if you live there or are visiting, not to get somewhere else. Check it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-87222790187323480922009-08-06T10:32:09.511+02:002009-08-06T10:32:09.511+02:00kateroma - I don't get the megaphone thing at ...kateroma - I don't get the megaphone thing at all. <br /><br />I heard about the apartment through an Italian friend in L.A. I knew it was completely renovated and the landlord (his close family) wasn't crazy. Plus Shelley checked out the block and took photos. I knew it was close to Campo but since it wasn't on Campo and had double paned windows (and I used to live in NYC) I thought it would be okay. ha. <br /><br />No more bottle throwing, just drunk young people.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-84371076929797282682009-08-05T21:56:58.217+02:002009-08-05T21:56:58.217+02:00How horrible. I've seen the Bangladeshi guys ...How horrible. I've seen the Bangladeshi guys who sell trinkets selling those megaphones - I guess any way to make money.<br /><br />I remember being warned about Campo di Fiori when I first moved here. Back then the issue was kids throwing bottles. Apparently they'd had to station riot police permenently on the square to stop the fights etc which broke out- are they still there?<br />I was kind of surprised you'd want to live in that area considernig its reputation...but I guess it IS right in the historical centre and good for a newcomer.Kataromahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978496810226430712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-9839871179665499822009-08-04T16:43:31.060+02:002009-08-04T16:43:31.060+02:00moi - a good old one as he wasn't worth a new ...moi - a good old one as he wasn't worth a new shoe.<br /><br />erin - I really don't get it. They should stay home and drink at the frat houses.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-79569960333262881922009-08-04T00:42:29.735+02:002009-08-04T00:42:29.735+02:00augh!!!! I think my blood pressure went up just re...augh!!!! I think my blood pressure went up just reading this. I completely know what you mean about the crazy noise from seriously about 99% american students. completely sucks.erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566606467183717600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-13027736884144564282009-08-03T20:09:54.312+02:002009-08-03T20:09:54.312+02:00what you need is a good hard shoe to throw at him!...what you need is a good hard shoe to throw at him!!! What a jerk!Claudia https://www.blogger.com/profile/05894575151531616407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-24758226660035416692009-07-31T20:06:26.935+02:002009-07-31T20:06:26.935+02:00Valerie - that is a good question. I would assume...Valerie - that is a good question. I would assume the schools would have some kind of orientation. <br /><br />glamah16 - We'll see what happens.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-32500888334382549132009-07-30T22:34:05.299+02:002009-07-30T22:34:05.299+02:00That would bug the C*** out of me. It would be a p...That would bug the C*** out of me. It would be a pin to move, but I see your point.glamah16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16724763173861801914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-53253852659080147982009-07-30T17:24:52.866+02:002009-07-30T17:24:52.866+02:00How awful to be driven from your home by a bunch o...How awful to be driven from your home by a bunch of idiot punks! This kind of thing gets me so angry; they are guests and should be respectful of their hosts. If they want to party they should stay at home in their frat house. I know it's too late to turn around the Campo unless the entire neighborhood organizes, but would complaining to the university do any good? I am wondering they even have cultural awareness and assimilation as part of their study-abroad program (Shelley??)<br /><br />I hope you find a great, affordable and quiet place. There are some nice residential areas near San Giovanni and in Parioli but have no idea how much they cost!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055759718776417654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-72487663952308747082009-07-30T08:20:32.454+02:002009-07-30T08:20:32.454+02:00fern - I don't understand why either. It'...fern - I don't understand why either. It's not charming or cute. Plus your judgement is off when you are that drunk. While violent crime in Rome is very rare, I have heard of students being so drunk they fell off bridges! <br /><br />stacey - prego.<br /><br />regina - ha! I have yet to step foot in Sloppy Sams or The Drunken Ship. Pub crawls are VERY popular now. <br /><br />ieishah - Oh no they don't. that is so wrong (and yet kinda funny). the election is over. Barcelona is one of the places on my list to visit when I do get some darn money. <br /><br />shelley - This is the thing I don't get. I understand wanting to get your party on but if a neighbor asks you to lower the noise during the week in a quiet residential area, why ignore them? Would these kids behave that way at home? I know that in the suburban town I grew up in and the NYC apt. I lived in there would be no tolerance for that crap. So why do they think it's okay to roll like that in Rome? This is not a college town. It's a big city. The nation's capitol, not Spring Break, South Padre Island. I'm shocked that happened to you because your apartment is in a super quiet area.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-77749354010812417922009-07-30T02:53:18.477+02:002009-07-30T02:53:18.477+02:00I haven't read all the comments so forgive me ...I haven't read all the comments so forgive me if I repeat something someone else already said!<br /><br />One year some American students moved in to the apt. below us and had a terrace that they partied on all night. Same story as you, "please, I have to work, etc." (and work with US college students, no less!) but drunk college kids don't listen to reason. We filed a complaint with the local police. Nothing happened. We finally called the police, but they bumbled it totally and couldn't even manage to find the front door to the apt. The kids saw the cops though and scattered. I think that scared them b/c they finally cooled off after that. And that was a small residential area of Trastevere, as you know not the touristy Trilussa/SMT area.<br /><br />However, no use in Campo. That place is permanently overtaken by now. It's so sad. I hate to sound like I'm telling you to give up but I seriously think the only viable solution is to move. You won't be able to singlehandledly change anything, and even if you tried to "rebel" or get back at them, you'd still be losing sleep at 3 am which after all is the problem.<br /><br />Sorry. I totally sympathize and know exactly how you feel.Shelley - At Home in Romehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07852984952753737225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-22131811905875821882009-07-29T23:17:49.627+02:002009-07-29T23:17:49.627+02:00unfortunately, our cities (barcelona is NO differe...unfortunately, our cities (barcelona is NO different) are playgrounds for these kids. they feel the same freedom we feel... they just... you know.... express it in much more annoying and obnoxious ways. i live maybe, a 15 minutes walk away from the very center of bcn (that would be plaza catalunya/las ramblas). i totally lucked out. because young americans have taken to yelling out 'OBAMAAAAA' when i walk past their drunken asses on the ramblas at 4am. couldn't imagine having to deal with that constantly.ieishahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351048799735156173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-77194338339503448682009-07-29T18:22:55.555+02:002009-07-29T18:22:55.555+02:00Morons....I worked as a "guide" for a pu...Morons....I worked as a "guide" for a pub crawl for one night many years ago....I think it was just about in front of Sloppy Sams that I came to the realization that I had left America for this reason precisely. Needless to say I quit :)regina di romahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223120806596558773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-41151902418984542022009-07-29T16:21:05.945+02:002009-07-29T16:21:05.945+02:00Great, I'll start investigating! Thanks!Great, I'll start investigating! Thanks!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493637078660630466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-54660694173057789782009-07-29T12:01:28.628+02:002009-07-29T12:01:28.628+02:00What a pity. First, you've got a great rent, ...What a pity. First, you've got a great rent, and second it's just a pain to move. Hope you find a really super apt. at a great price. Good luck! (I agree with Lola about the water - and your idea of eggs is a find addition. I really don't understand why people of any age think it's either fun or appropriate to get plastered and make a lot of noise.Fern Driscollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417002529475962869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-20508317943359928372009-07-29T08:40:39.984+02:002009-07-29T08:40:39.984+02:00david - if you forget the airplugs every pharmacy ...david - if you forget the airplugs every pharmacy in my area sells them. ha.<br /><br />That area (hollywood) has really changed in the last two years. Right before I left a huge new hotel/apartment/entertainment complex was opening up on Sunset and Vine.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-49681250497599646972009-07-29T08:37:38.289+02:002009-07-29T08:37:38.289+02:00ms. violetta - it is. during the day it's lov...ms. violetta - it is. during the day it's lovely. At night, a whole different story. <br /><br />diana - I agree. It is like a funnel of noise. It's the craziest thing! Even if I were 20 the obnoxious folks would get on my nerves but now? I'm def. too old for this. ha<br /><br />katerina - grazie. During the winter it's not as bad especially on nights when it's raining. But as you know the weather is warm the majority of the year so I don't really get a break from the drunken masses. <br /><br />scattered - I've never hear that word before. Ha. It's priceless. When that guy said "live somewhere else" I could not believe it. What nerve. I'm sorry, I should move so your stupid drunk ass can yell into a megaphone early on a weekday morning? Touron indeed.<br /><br />amanda - that story is a little scary. Even at my worst college drinking stage I thought pissing on a bar was gross. Like I said earlier, I understand that some kids go crazy because the drinking age is lower here than in the States but I wonder if the schools tell them anything? I'm not sure what the solution is. The problem is this is such a compact area. It can't handle all the crowds. I feel bad complaining about tourists as they are very important to the economy. I like travelers, tourists are a different story. I see so much outrageous behavior (I'll write about that later).<br /><br />romerican - I agree it doesn't matter who is being obnoxious. Sometimes very loud Italians are on the phone or talking right below me. I've asked them in Italian to kill that noise and so far they have said sorry and moved away. The drunk American students (and why are they always my fellow Americans? Where are the French or German drunk students?) are a different story probably because they are drunk. One of my neighbors said the same thing, the area has gotten worse. One of the stupid bars on my street (has only been open for a year or so) is closed until September 1. I wish they were closed for good. I get living in a big city, there will be some noise. But excessive noise in non-industrial areas is bs.<br /><br />ms. violetta - Not sure when it because okay to have no manners. What is going on? I can't believe that man pooped on a neighbors deck. That is disgusting.<br /><br />stacy - good luck. If you want to be walking distance or v. close to the center I would just focus on the center but look for a quiet street. It should be the first question you ask your roommate. While it would be nice to be close to your school, I do think it's a good idea to avoid Campo. Trastevere on the Santa Cecilia side is quieter than the Santa Maria side. The area around the Vatican is quiet at night...maybe too quiet. Just north of the center, Pz. del Popolo area is quiet but expensive.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-14458626848484883282009-07-29T08:31:45.352+02:002009-07-29T08:31:45.352+02:00That sucks, sorry to hear about that.
It reminds ...That sucks, sorry to hear about that. <br />It reminds me of when I lived in Hollywood,<br />years before hollywood and highland and the "big" move from westhollywood of all the clubs and hotels.<br />It was kind of quite back then , but when all the clubs and bars moved in it got much worse ! and I could never find parking! and the helicopters ! every night !<br />Young people can be rude.<br />I hope my new hood is quite :-)<br />Note to self," bring ear plugs when I move there in two weeks"<br />ciaoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-14449369696649895622009-07-29T06:19:15.380+02:002009-07-29T06:19:15.380+02:00Ahh that's just crazy. I'm moving to Rome ...Ahh that's just crazy. I'm moving to Rome at the end of September so your post was super helpful! The language school I'm attending is in Campo and I thought I would try to find a place nearby-- but scrap that idea!! :o)<br />I don't know Rome very well, can you give me any suggestions of neighborhoods to search for an apt in (I'm looking for a share)? Affordable, and as far away from the drunken students as possible while still being in (or close to) the center. Thanks!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493637078660630466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-61005842799348061082009-07-29T05:11:29.817+02:002009-07-29T05:11:29.817+02:00Lack of manners seem to be rampant. I am staying a...Lack of manners seem to be rampant. I am staying at my family home which backs onto the river. It is a high party zone in the summertime so one must be tolerant as people take tire tubes down the river. The other day, a group of young intoxicated men were being very aggressive and cursing. Even after being politely asked to simmer down (children in area) they threatened to fight us. (elders and a mature female) One guy actually POOPED on an owner's dock. So, what do you do, phone the police? The police actually told us they did not wish to ENDANGER their officer. I guess my point is thi: trying to fight them is wasted energy. There will be only more drunken tourists the next day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-14813806179270951082009-07-28T23:51:13.539+02:002009-07-28T23:51:13.539+02:00The situation in Campo dei Fiori has gotten progre...The situation in Campo dei Fiori has gotten progressively worse in the past 10 years, there's actually a neighborhood association that deals with the noise problems and the city even banned the sale of beer bottles after a certain hour to try & reduce the amount of noise (glass clinking & whatnot). Lots of owners have moved and sold/rented out their apartments to foreigners and universities. <br />I'm with you, I would've probably opened up a can of crazy and gone down into the street in my PJs :) <br />That said, excessive noise of any sort- from tourists, locals, guests of the city, etc is just NOT acceptable. Quite honestly, it makes no difference to me who it's coming from- it's the fact that some people have ZERO consideration for others that pisses me off.<br /><br />romericanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-91828298909256933362009-07-28T22:58:46.853+02:002009-07-28T22:58:46.853+02:00I studied in Rome earlier this year and was so sur...I studied in Rome earlier this year and was so surprised at the lack of respect shown by the majority of the students. I was having a drink at Magnolia one night (the only Campo bar I ever went to) and some guy came up and started telling me about how he had gotten kicked out the weekend before for pissing all over the bar. And then he acted like I should be impressed and not disgusted. And then there were the people above us who had parties Sunday-Wednesday nights. Loud music, screaming on the balcony, etc. <br /><br />I don't get it. I like to have fun but I looked the beacon of responsibility here, although I was about 4 years older than the average student so maybe that had something to do with it...<br /><br />Anyway, terrible you have to leave but good luck! I'm sure it will be nice to get away from the throngs of tourists. I was sick of them after only 4 months.Amandanoreply@blogger.com