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Forum: Europe
Nov 29th, 2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By SusanP

Great pictures. You look like you're having so...

Great pictures. You look like you're having so much fun!
Forum: Europe
Nov 27th, 2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 662
Posted By SusanP

Just one thing--with all those day trips, you...

Just one thing--with all those day trips, you don't have much time in the cities where you're staying. Maybe that's OK with you, but something to consider. Also, check out time needed for connections...
Forum: Europe
Nov 25th, 2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 449
Posted By SusanP

You can absolutely skip the Uffizi! I didn't go...

You can absolutely skip the Uffizi! I didn't go there until my fourth time in Florence. From what you say about your kids, they would probably hate it. You should do what ​​​​​​you want to do, not...
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,073
Posted By SusanP

Really enjoyed this. Always fun to learn about...

Really enjoyed this. Always fun to learn about new places, especially since I will probably be going to Paris next year. Thanks for all the info!
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By SusanP

Glad you have decided on three nights in Toledo....

Glad you have decided on three nights in Toledo. I also move slowly and did not think three nights were too much. If you're interested in a nice, reasonable hotel, I stayed at La Posada de Manolo,...
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By SusanP

And I can very much understand the slowing down...

And I can very much understand the slowing down (although I was never fast!) and more aches and pains. In the past, I almost never took a taxi. The last few years I might take a couple, taking one...
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,852
Posted By SusanP

Enjoying this and looking forward to more!

Enjoying this and looking forward to more!
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By SusanP

Cafe Murillo in Madrid, near the Prado, charged...

Cafe Murillo in Madrid, near the Prado, charged 10% extra to sit outside. I also had never run into that, and haven't since. It was a hot day in early May, so I didn't mind too much, and the lunch...
Forum: Europe
Nov 21st, 2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By SusanP

That orange vermouth sounds good! 😁 Is it...

That orange vermouth sounds good! 😁
Is it sweet?
Forum: Europe
Nov 21st, 2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By SusanP

Maribel, I enjoyed pacharan when I was in Madrid,...

Maribel, I enjoyed pacharan when I was in Madrid, but unfortunately have been unable to find it in the US.
Forum: Europe
Nov 20th, 2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 672
Posted By SusanP

In Post #3, the OP says she will be there for the...

In Post #3, the OP says she will be there for the end of June and the whole month of July.
Forum: Europe
Nov 18th, 2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By SusanP

Other than that long wait, sounds as though...

Other than that long wait, sounds as though you're off to a great start!
Forum: Europe
Nov 17th, 2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,311
Posted By SusanP

Glad you got in! One of those bumps in the road...

Glad you got in! One of those bumps in the road that are not unusual, but this one could have been a lot worse! Other than that and the troubles you had before leaving, sounds like a great trip.
Forum: Europe
Nov 12th, 2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 465
Posted By SusanP

Yes, I should have mentioned the heat in all...

Yes, I should have mentioned the heat in all those places. In Puglia in June, temperatures ranged from 85 to 109! When I was in Greece, it was September, and it was in the mid to high 80's.
Forum: Europe
Nov 12th, 2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 465
Posted By SusanP

I agree, both Puglia and Sicily in that amount of...

I agree, both Puglia and Sicily in that amount of time would be too much, especially since you want a relaxed trip. I spent 17 nights in Puglia in June. If you click on my name and scroll down to...
Forum: Europe
Nov 12th, 2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,562
Posted By SusanP

I missed this when first posted, glad I saw it...

I missed this when first posted, glad I saw it now. Great report. Wonderful pictures! I'm considering Paris for next spring and really want to see all that street art!
Forum: Europe
Nov 11th, 2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,151
Posted By SusanP

[QUOTE=ekscrunchy;17610530]I think someone here...

[QUOTE=ekscrunchy;17610530]I think someone here needs to change her screen name to include the word "limoncello!"

Gee, who could you possibly mean? 😁

TravelNerd, sorry to hear about the rocky...
Forum: Europe
Nov 11th, 2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,443
Posted By SusanP

I just want to add another voice about tours. Not...

I just want to add another voice about tours. Not only do Rick Steve's tours expect you to be pretty active, tours in general are not geared towards those with mobility issues. While I usually travel...
Forum: Europe
Nov 8th, 2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,151
Posted By SusanP

You know I love Limoncello! Glad you found a...

You know I love Limoncello! Glad you found a version you like. I'll take it straight!😀
On my most recent trip in June, I found numerous places serving it over ice. I had never seen that before in...
Forum: Europe
Nov 6th, 2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,311
Posted By SusanP

Sounds wonderful!

Sounds wonderful!
Forum: Europe
Nov 6th, 2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,288
Posted By SusanP

Hope all goes well. I have to admit that I was a...

Hope all goes well. I have to admit that I was a little freaked out at the thought of them cutting into the eye, but they do this all the time. I didn't have much choice, since I was legally blind in...
Forum: Europe
Nov 6th, 2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,288
Posted By SusanP

Sorry to hear that your partner can't join you....

Sorry to hear that your partner can't join you. No possibility of doing the cataract surgeries a bit earlier? I had mine done two weeks apart and could have travelled maybe three weeks after the...
Forum: Europe
Nov 3rd, 2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 261
Posted By SusanP

Arezzo - Joust of the Saracen

I'm currently thinking about next September, so many possibilities swirling around in my head, but one was to return to Florence and Rome with somewhere new in between. Arezzo is one I was...
Forum: Europe
Nov 3rd, 2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,311
Posted By SusanP

Sounds like you saw a lot of great exhibits. I...

Sounds like you saw a lot of great exhibits. I always love your reports!
Forum: Europe
Nov 3rd, 2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,443
Posted By SusanP

Everyone here is happy to help, but in order to...

Everyone here is happy to help, but in order to get useful advice, we need more information.
For hotels, what is your actual budget? What type are looking for? Do you need an elevator? All of you...
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