Thank you artlover. I have Rick Steves list and I am planning to use it. It would be great to be able to limit my packing to one carry on...I will certainly try. I know Mom is overpacking and will need help carrying luggage at certain points, so the less I take the better!

We leave for Italy on the 13th - in 21 days. Cannot wait!!!!

Suehoff: Have a great trip! I'm leaving in 19 days (MY GOD, 19 DAYS!) to celebrate my 50th birthday in England with my twin sister (hence the screen name).

Bon voyage! Jan (twina)

Happy Birthday Twina! What a nice celebration! And you can buy your presents yourself-carte blanche. I am so excited I keep having dreams that I am already there. Just ticking off little details: int'l drivers permit, new camera orientation, more new clothes? maybe not better save some $-Have a great trip!