A BIG thank you! Off I go!
 

I can't believe my trip to Italy is Monday!<BR>I am most appreciative for all advice I have received from this forum and especially thankful for the advice from BookChick, Steven, Richard of LaGrange Park, Dean, Chittygal, Capo, Elaine, and Alice Twain. <BR>Arrivederci! I will post a report when I get back!

Have a great trip. Weather is cool and rainy, but light in the evening is fantastic.

Godspeed Melissa.

Oh Melissa, what wonderful news! I'm really happy for you & wish you a safe trip and a lovely time. And please do post back when you return, I'm eager to hear your impressions.<BR><BR>Buon Viaggio,<BR>BC

Gee melissa, I am also leaving Monday for first time in Italy. I also agree with you about this board. It has been unbelieveably helpful!!!. I have really enjoyed the planning. If I enjoy the trip as much everything will be great.I originally thought I would need to book a tour, but after several days of reading here, I would never ever take a tour unless in some more out of the way places,certainly not in Europe. Of course it's possible I might change my mind,but don't think so. Hope you have a marvelous trip!!!