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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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"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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On Sat, 27 May 2006 15:39:58 GMT, "PTravel"
wrote: 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 Oh, please, please don't assume that most Americans travel this way. Give me a break! I'm going to get real tired, real fast of people telling us how we should have spent OUR time and money. If you're not interested in "how we spent our spring vacation", by all means block out anything I wright. It's amasing, the last days were spent in Amsterdam, we visited Anne Frank's house. We bought two books there. The most important message they are trying to get across is Tolerance. Being respectfull of other people's choices. Please respect mine. Cathy |
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"Cathy L" wrote in message ... On Sat, 27 May 2006 15:39:58 GMT, "PTravel" wrote: 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 Oh, please, please don't assume that most Americans travel this way. Give me a break! No, give me a break. It's incorrect to assume that most Americans travel this way. I'm going to get real tired, real fast of people telling us how we should have spent OUR time and money. I didn't tell you what you should do with either. Mine was only a response to Jacqueline who thought that your experience is typical of how Americans travel. It's not. If you had fun, that's fine. It certainly doesn't make any difference to me how you travel. If you're not interested in "how we spent our spring vacation", by all means block out anything I wright. What have you wrought? I didn't respond to anything that you've written. I did respond to a post by Jacqueline. Are you Jacqueline? No? Then what's your problem? It's amasing, the last days were spent in Amsterdam, we visited Anne Frank's house. We bought two books there. The most important message they are trying to get across is Tolerance. Being respectfull of other people's choices. Please respect mine. I respect your choice to this extent: if that's how you want to travel, fine. Some people are comfortable travelling unescorted, some are not. I would not, however, want people to assume that this is the predominant mode of travel for Americans. You seem very defensive. Cathy |
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"PTravel" wrote in message
. com... You seem very defensive. *sigh* It's a troll...talkingheadssame as it ever was/talkingheads Ian |
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Oh, please, please don't assume that most Americans travel this way. Give me a break! I'm going to get real tired, real fast of people telling us how we should have spent OUR time and money. If you're not interested in "how we spent our spring vacation", by all means block out anything I wright. Relax....do't get upset!! I only meant that you enjoy a country (region) more if you stay there longer! Than you may 'taste and feel' the soul of that area! Often you discover that there are far more interesting things to see than the usuall touristic stuff! Jacqueline |
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On Sun, 28 May 2006 08:42:43 +0200, Jacqueline wrote:
Oh, please, please don't assume that most Americans travel this way. Give me a break! I'm going to get real tired, real fast of people telling us how we should have spent OUR time and money. If you're not interested in "how we spent our spring vacation", by all means block out anything I wright. Relax....do't get upset!! I only meant that you enjoy a country (region) more if you stay there longer! Than you may 'taste and feel' the soul of that area! Often you discover that there are far more interesting things to see than the usuall touristic stuff! Jacqueline Jacqueline, Sorry, but do you know how annoying it is to post notes giving my experiences only to have certain people rip it apart. Do you really thing my choice was to spend only two days in Paris. Do you NOT think we would love to have spent months there getting to know the people and their customs?? Cathy |
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