1. Knowing that European food is whole and rich, I will start food training right away by consuming as much Belgian chocolates as I can.

2. Following the rule not to take on a trip what you can’t afford to lose I will leave my husband at home.

3. I will not get angry at the locals for not accepting “the real money” - USA currency.

4. I will not get angry at the locals for selling me cheese with holes in it.

5. I will tip the pilot in US dollars for the San Francisco – New Jersey leg of the trip, and in Swiss francs for the New Jersey – Zurich flight.

6. I will not take toilet paper to Europe doesn’t matter what the other tourists say.

7. I will not practice yodeling on the plane even if I feel other passengers need some entertaining.

8. I will not attempt to ride the cows even if they disappoint me by not giving any chocolate milk.

9. I will write a detailed trip report and e-mail it to everybody whether they like it or not.

10. I will take the most important traveling device – my twisted sense of humor, and promise not to lose it under any circumstances.

Well done, Faina!!

=D>

Very good!

Faaabulous!!
Especially the 10th!!
Have a wonderful time

Hi, Faina... You must be quite an entertaining traveling companion... Do you work at it or does it come naturally?

Are you going to buy an alphorn and bring it back as a carry-on?

I am quite offended that you would reference a portion of the holy bible such as the 10 commandments, and use it in a frivolous posting about travel.




(Just thought I'd beat someone else to the punch)

11. One word ... Reeeee-kohla!

Um, Belgian chocolates? Shouldn't you get a head start with Swiss chocolate?

And I wouldn't shout 'ricola' unless I had an alpine horn.

Don't forget to pack your pink pajamas for the long flight!!

Auf weidersehen!!

Hey ncgrrl -- This is way off topic, but we'll be going to NC (Raleigh area). Can you recommend music venues to hear stuff of the Tres Chicas / Tift Merritt sort?

Treesa, it comes 1/2 naturally, 1/2 absorbing the posts here, getting experience (or wasting my time, depends on the view) on this board.

Elaine, travel is a serious business, nothing frivolous about it I always have "the prayer for traveler" in my purse, feeling better now? [-o<

Kopp, it was not me in that pajama post... I think... But thank you anyway!

Vedette, this is a good idea for the return flight entertainment! :-"

Faina, you are good for my health.
You make me smile!!!!!

I think you're very wrong on #7 - you should certainly practice your yodelling on the plane over - so that you'll be in good voice when you get there. The other passengers will welcome it - and several may join in. Perhaps the crew will help.

I was very impressed by the number of yodellers in the street, when I was in Zurich last year. You want to blend in - not stick out like a tourist! Don't forget to plait your hair before you arrive.

elaine, thank you for the Pre-outrage LOL
God has heard that prayer from me enough times..you know the one,<i> &quot;Oh God, if only I had a piece of chocolate right now!&quot;


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NOW I know what is not done. MARGO, WHERE WERE YOU when I asked all Swiss questions

I have short black hair, can't bleach and grow braids in 2 days!

Gotta run to get a wig!

Have a great trip Faina. Eat some chocolate for me (preferably Suchard or Cailler).

Faina,
What day are you leaving? We have a Newark-Zurich flight on May 19th. I think your commandments are great.

Don't step in any cowpies and have a wonderful trip!!!!

Thank you , all!

Erwench, I am flying out of San Francisco early May 19. The details (and offer to meet) in another post. I'll see if I can find and top it.