In order for me to negotiate large airports it is essential that I have a wheelchair and an attendant. My wife is busy with our cases and her hands are more than full. We both recognized, the second we saw it, that the shuttle bus would not work for us as we needed to go Terminal 1. However, just sitting on the bus at Terminal 2 as we awaited it to finish loading we marveled at just how large Terminal 2 is in terms of distance from the bus stop and the number of gates it has. Based on that experience alone we would never have considered using the bus. The guest services manager at the Marriott told us in great detail all the challenges involved in negotiating for the limited shuttle service they offered and agreed that a taxi was the only viable option for someone with limited mobility.

Thanks for your response, CJT. I'm always interested in what stands out in people's memories after they return from a trip.

Can't wait to read your entire blog. Your pictures look fabulous. We were in Provence this past June and they brought back some great memories. We are planning a 3-week trip next June to Dordogne region. I'm sure your blog will offer up some great ideas.