Date:         Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:14:41 +0200
Reply-To:     OOMKES Robin <robin.oomkes@SWIFT.COM>
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From:         OOMKES Robin <robin.oomkes@SWIFT.COM>
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Subject:      Re: Roof Top "camping"
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Hi Frank,

I'm glad someone else has discovered the pleasures of rooftop camping. May I recommend another great venue? Venice, Italy! When you
drive into Venice, you cross a 5 km dam which ends on an artificial island just outside the old city. You must leave your car at a
couple of huge parking garages there, which cost around $15 per 24 h. Clearance on the ramp is 2.2 m so the Westy poptop is ok but
no other camper can go up there. And: you're automatically directed to the roof because the other decks are too low. It was a great
experience waking up and being able to look out over the turrets, cupolas, gondolas and towers...

Robin
90 Vanagon Atlantic TD (which has been there and done that)


Frank Brancolino wrote:

> Hi
> IM new to the westy world just acquired a 82 diesel westy and wanted to share
> my two roof top camping experience.
> Rooftop garage in center city Philadelphia was a bit of a job driving a
> diesel up the steep ramps to the top floor but once there got a corner spot
> overlooking the city had dinner then back to the westy for cocktails before
> checking the pubs then back to the pent house suite for a good night sleep
> then awake to a bright sunny day overlooking the city;)
> Next trip to AC roof top of Caesar's won $50 had some fun the more on the
> roof top next morning after fresh made coffee overlooking the ocean then to a
> breakfast buffet!
> Try that with any other camper!
> Next NYC!
> 85 westy diesel
> 98 cabrio