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We survived Europe !
We survived our big trip to Europe! Thirty days blasting around twelve
countries in a bus. We left on April 21 and returned on May 22. It was the "European Masterpiece" tour by Cosmos. Everything went fine, with no problems what so ever. We stayed at three star hotels. We figured we could have taken other tours with more expensive hotels, but we didn't think we would spend that much time in them. We were right! A couple of the hotels were pushing the three star rating, while a number of others were actually four stars. Breakfasts were always included and were quite adequate. We signed up for over $2,000 worth of optional events. It kept us busy day and night. We have never been on a cruise, so it was nice sleeping on a boat for two nights. On the trip to Greece we were on the boat for 17 hours. On the return to Italy it was almost 24 hours. People ask what country we liked best. We honestly can't say. Each one was unique, with different attractions. It would be great to return and spend a month in each one. Cathy |
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On Sat, 27 May 2006 14:31:12 GMT, Cathy L
wrote: People ask what country we liked best. We honestly can't say. Each one was unique, with different attractions. It would be great to return and spend a month in each one. Come on, give us a full trip report - glad you enjoyed it. Jim. |
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We survived Europe !
"Cathy L" wrote in message ... We survived our big trip to Europe! Thirty days blasting around twelve countries in a bus. We left on April 21 and returned on May 22. It was the "European Masterpiece" tour by Cosmos. Everything went fine, with no problems what so ever. We stayed at three star hotels. We figured we could have taken other tours with more expensive hotels, but we didn't think we would spend that much time in them. We were right! A couple of the hotels were pushing the three star rating, while a number of others were actually four stars. Breakfasts were always included and were quite adequate. We signed up for over $2,000 worth of optional events. It kept us busy day and night. We have never been on a cruise, so it was nice sleeping on a boat for two nights. On the trip to Greece we were on the boat for 17 hours. On the return to Italy it was almost 24 hours. People ask what country we liked best. We honestly can't say. Each one was unique, with different attractions. It would be great to return and spend a month in each one. Well done. When you are recovered and unpacked, you can give us a full trip report. JohnT |
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On Sat, 27 May 2006 14:31:12 GMT, Cathy L
wrote: We survived our big trip to Europe! Thirty days blasting around twelve countries in a bus. We left on April 21 and returned on May 22. It was the "European Masterpiece" tour by Cosmos. Everything went fine, with no problems what so ever. We stayed at three star hotels. We figured we could have taken other tours with more expensive hotels, but we didn't think we would spend that much time in them. We were right! A couple of the hotels were pushing the three star rating, while a number of others were actually four stars. Breakfasts were always included and were quite adequate. We signed up for over $2,000 worth of optional events. It kept us busy day and night. We have never been on a cruise, so it was nice sleeping on a boat for two nights. On the trip to Greece we were on the boat for 17 hours. On the return to Italy it was almost 24 hours. People ask what country we liked best. We honestly can't say. Each one was unique, with different attractions. It would be great to return and spend a month in each one. Cathy To spend a month in one country is a much better way of travelling than most Americans do when visiting Europe! They 'hurry' from one place to the next! That's not enjoying the beauties of Europe! Jacqueline |
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Jacqueline wrote in message ... On Sat, 27 May 2006 14:31:12 GMT, Cathy L wrote: We survived our big trip to Europe! Thirty days blasting around twelve countries in a bus. We left on April 21 and returned on May 22. It was the "European Masterpiece" tour by Cosmos. Everything went fine, with no problems what so ever. We stayed at three star hotels. We figured we could have taken other tours with more expensive hotels, but we didn't think we would spend that much time in them. We were right! A couple of the hotels were pushing the three star rating, while a number of others were actually four stars. Breakfasts were always included and were quite adequate. We signed up for over $2,000 worth of optional events. It kept us busy day and night. We have never been on a cruise, so it was nice sleeping on a boat for two nights. On the trip to Greece we were on the boat for 17 hours. On the return to Italy it was almost 24 hours. People ask what country we liked best. We honestly can't say. Each one was unique, with different attractions. It would be great to return and spend a month in each one. Cathy To spend a month in one country is a much better way of travelling than most Americans do when visiting Europe! They 'hurry' from one place to the next! That's not enjoying the beauties of Europe! Please don't assume that most Americans travel this way. My wife and I don't take organized tours and rarely spend less than a week in a city That's how all of our friends travel, as well. There is a stereotype of American tourists, but I believe that is simply because there were a lot more Americans with discretionary income travelling for the first time (up until the last few years) and, as inexperienced travelers they may be more visible. There's nothing inherently American about, "if it's Tuesday, this must be Belgium." Rather, it's inherently "I've never been to Europe and want to see as much as possible." Jacqueline |
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People ask what country we liked best. We honestly can't say. Each one was unique, with different attractions. It would be great to return and spend a month in each one. Cathy Good to have you back! Did you find the bathrooms alright? What in-flight movies did you watch? We're all aching to know! |
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On Sat, 27 May 2006 14:31:12 GMT, Cathy L
wrote: We survived our big trip to Europe! Thirty days blasting around twelve countries in a bus. I think that would near kill me. I am not surprised you couldn't say which country you liked best. You wouldn't have had time appreciate them! Are you planning on doing a slow trip in the future? -- --- DFM - http://www.deepfriedmars.com --- -- |
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In article , Jacqueline
says... To spend a month in one country is a much better way of travelling than most Americans do when visiting Europe! They 'hurry' from one place to the next! That's not enjoying the beauties of Europe! Well, 12 countries in 30 days is better than those 7 countries in 9 days tours of Asian toursits. -- Alfred Molon http://www.molon.de - Photos of Asia, Africa and Europe |
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We survived Europe !
Jacqueline wrote in message ... On Sat, 27 May 2006 14:31:12 GMT, Cathy L wrote: We survived our big trip to Europe! Thirty days blasting around twelve countries in a bus. We left on April 21 and returned on May 22. It was the "European Masterpiece" tour by Cosmos. Everything went fine, with no problems what so ever. We stayed at three star hotels. We figured we could have taken other tours with more expensive hotels, but we didn't think we would spend that much time in them. We were right! A couple of the hotels were pushing the three star rating, while a number of others were actually four stars. Breakfasts were always included and were quite adequate. We signed up for over $2,000 worth of optional events. It kept us busy day and night. We have never been on a cruise, so it was nice sleeping on a boat for two nights. On the trip to Greece we were on the boat for 17 hours. On the return to Italy it was almost 24 hours. People ask what country we liked best. We honestly can't say. Each one was unique, with different attractions. It would be great to return and spend a month in each one. Cathy To spend a month in one country is a much better way of travelling than most Americans do when visiting Europe! They 'hurry' from one place to the next! That's not enjoying the beauties of Europe! Jacqueline, Cathy was sufficiently blasted when she posted before her trip. By frequent posters including Americans. Remember, Americans get much shorter vacations/holidays than do Europeans. Making multiple month-long trips across the Atlantic is hard to imagine for most people, let alone pay for. Plus there's lots to see in the US. Marianne |
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