Well,,,it's finally here, my vacation. <BR>Just wanted to thank ALL the fodorites who helped me along the way and were always supportive and encouraging. <BR>I have met some really terrific people here in these forums and have read many amusing, interesting and educational things here (ok...not the capri pants post)-but for the most part, everyone has shared what they could and been very unselfish about it. <BR>You helped to make a "first-timer" feel much more confident and knowledgeable and ... <BR>you know what I'm trying to say... <BR>THANK YOU! <BR>Will give Rome & Florence your best. <BR>I am meeting 3 fodorites abroad and will be wearing my fodors pin LOL <BR>Pam

Buon viaggio, Pam <BR> <BR>Have a great trip and take notes for those of us going later in the year. Will be anticipating your trip report. One other thing, be careful that your Fodor pin doesn't pop off its little clamp.

I know. We're amazing, aren't we? Have a great trip!

Have a *blast*!!! And take lots of pictures

Have a lot of fun. Don't hurry through anything. Take your time to enjoy every minute.

Pam, <BR>Best wishes for a thoroughly delightful trip. Take tons of pix, eat a lot of gelato, and drink in the atmosphere. <BR> <BR>You will LOVE Italy & in return, Italy will ove you, too! <BR>BC

Woooo hoooooooooooooo Pam! <BR> <BR>Have a wonderful trip and tell us all about it when you get back! <BR> <BR>Kavey

Enjoy Pam! I'll be following in October, and shall wait for some up-to-date news! The Italians are wonderful, and no doubt - you will fall in love with Italy! Remember to greet - Buon giorno - it works wonders! And help yourself to feel as if you belong there! <BR> <BR>

Second the thanks to all you Fodorites.My wife,daughter and myself are off to Europe from Australia on Tuesday for five weeks.It is Winter here in Sydney and the weather is sunny and 20 degrees celcius.[Warm]It looks a bit wet in Switzerland but hopefully not too much.I do not know what a Fodorite pin looks like but will keep my eyes out for any crazy Americans having fun and wearing a pin of some sort.Although a seasoned traveller I wish to thank all of you for the great information that is available on this site.Mostly you are American posters and you all seem to share a great sense of fun and travel.Thanks again from Downunder and as you guys say Happy Trails....Stuart.

Pam: Have a great time, and drink lots of wine! Stuart: that was such a nice post.....hope you have a good time too! keep on looking for those flying blue man pins &gt;g&lt;. I think we need to get you one! <BR>Judy

Have a wonderful trip Pam and Stuart!!! <BR>Pause for moment and use all of your senses to truly capture a moment in time. When I do this I can usually transport myself back to that moment. <BR>Safe, happy travels to you! <BR>Gigi

Knulp, in case you are still reading...the Fodorites Pin looks like the Fodor emblem, the man flying around the blue ball (earth). Just so you know what you are looking for. And have a wonderful trip to Austria.

Hi Knulp <BR> <BR>The famous Fodor pin looks like the logo on the upper left-hand side of your screen. It's a little bigger and has "Fodors.com" at the bottom instead of "HOME."

Yours says Fodors? mine says home

Yep still reading.Never too late to get some good info!Thanks I will keep an eye out for all the travelling Fodorites.The wife is packing her bag and I am relaxing with a lovely glass of Australian Red to celebrate my daughter's birthday.Man am I excited!