Feb 7th, 2002, 02:56 PM
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Rex
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Towels are a little smaller and thinner - - especially in very low-cost hotels.
TP rare? I have never encountered a shortage of toilet paper in a hotel in Europe, nor in America.
I wouldn't take either, unless you really want your own particular beach towel, and you're going someplace you plan to swim.
Best wishes,
Rex
Feb 7th, 2002, 02:59 PM
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Capo
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Hi Lynn. We had some pretty thin towels in our pensione in Rome, but they got the job done.
Toilet paper rare? Sure, why not? I mean, would you really want toilet paper that's well-done? :~)
Seriously, the shared bathroom in our pensione did run out of TP once and I suppose that could happen to you so, if it brings you peace of mind (since it certainly doesn't weigh a lot) bring a small packet/roll with you.
Feb 7th, 2002, 03:02 PM
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Lynn
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Thanks, Rex. Capo - you have a point. Well done would imply crispy. Not a comfortable thought.
Feb 7th, 2002, 03:12 PM
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Sissy
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I don't know about the lack of toilet paper in Italy but they sure have a lack of Public Toilets there. I always take a packet of tissues with me and if I need to "go" I have some stuffed in my pockets just in case. I always take a camping Shammy with me too for use if I have a shower at an airport and it also can double as an extra towel if needed. I don't buy the story about thin towels being as efficient as absorbant fluffy ones though.
Feb 7th, 2002, 04:31 PM
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Faina
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Pamela, sand paper may work as well and double as a towel.
Feb 7th, 2002, 05:11 PM
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Manny
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I think most towels in Europe are satisfactory. Wash cloths however are in most cases not provided so I suggest you pack one if that is your pleasure. TP is kind of rough so if you prefer your own soft brand by all means pack it. Suggestion in that regard is to save a roll or two after the roll is half gone so you can crush up the remaining part so it easier to pack. Hope this helps. Small tissue packs would work just as well.
Feb 7th, 2002, 05:31 PM
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John G
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What kind of hotels are you people staying in that have no toilet paper?? Remember, you get what you pay for. I must have also been to a different Italy, one that has toilet paper and tap water that is drinkable. Isn't it so refreshing how Americans think that when they leave the US, they are going into the hinterlands? How did the Italians ever have a Renaissance or a Roman Empire without the help of American housewives in the search for decent toilet paper?
