Well, not all of us feel that way. In fact, I think its pretty exciting to be around for a new millennium. Afterall, it only comes once every thousand years. Europe is a great place to say good-bye to the 20th century and welcome in the new. Here is a sampling of what's going on, or what's to come in the next few months. So make your plans, and start counting down....we're more than halfway there!
England
The Dome at Greenwich will be the centrepiece of the UK's millennium celebrations - an international icon and the largest building of its kind in the world. The opening ceremony will be on December 31, 1999, beginning a year long celebration in Britain. The entire Millennium Exhibition is located on a 130 acre site on the Greenwich Peninsula, and the main exhibition will be in the Dome. Overall, the exhibits and attractions were chosen to demonstrate the diversity of British ideas and technology. Twelve million visitors are expected throughout the year 2000. will explore the possibilities of their own personal futures in the next millennium.
Italy
Just in time for the new millennium, Nero's fabled palace is reopening after being closed for 18 years. Because of the risk of its collapsing on tourists, the palace, where the infamous Roman emperor Nero lived until his suicide in 68 AD, has been off limits and undergoing a $3 million restoration. Truly one of the great remnants of Roman times, the building sprawls across nearly 200 acres and occupies s of four of Rome's seven ancient hills. The opening of Nero's palace is just one of the treasures that have been restored and reopened in Italy, as part of their millennium celebration. Other's include the restoration of the Da Vinci's Last Supper.
Paris
The Eiffel Tower is the place to be on New Year's Eve. As the giant Millennium clock ticks off the last seconds of the century, an enormous millennium egg will crack out. Don't expect a chick--this egg is given birth to video screens which will be broadcasting other millenium celebrations from around the world. Stay tuned for the laser and light show, and don't miss the lights which will shine from the Seine. Visit the official Paris 2000 for other festivities around town.
