Am I missing something? Ira, who sings the praises of the Hotel Bonaparte, has never been there?

Forgive me for sounding snippy, but I am just astounded.

Ira, just a suggestion, but I think you'd better clear up where in Europe you have previously traveled to. I think, by reading some of the reponses herein, that some posters are a bit confused.

I shall drink a daily (twice daily?) toast to all of you while we are in Italy.

Make it three, and don't forget the limoncello!

ira posted that Sherlock Holmes & Dr Watson used to eat at Simpsons in the Strand, me thinks iras posts are a bit close to fiction

Have a magical journey.