Began only 2 weeks ago setting up reservations, including plane reservations using United air miles for what's turned into a 5 week Europeon adventure. The story behind this planning scramble is complex. I realize this is the height of tourist season, but miraculously, we're getting there via first class and are starting out in respectable hotels. This, I suppose is the travel equivalent of sticking your toe in the water to check the temp. No other plans set after the first 10 days. This trip will be a "sensory test" and should prove to be healing or disheaveling or a little bit of both. I wil... full info