Prep Work for our Trip to Europe

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Well, it's countdown to our trip to Europe: 4 days to go...it's still a little surreal, except for all the prep work that goes into a big trip like this. I am not used to being concerned about gypsy pickpockets and ordering foreign currency. I have to carry a security purse with steel reinforced straps and a steel mesh bottom. It's surprising that shorts are considered beach wear in Europe, so I don't plan on bringing more than 1 pair. Paul and I are not looking forward to the long flight which begins Friday night to LA, next leg to JFK, last leg is to Rome. We arrive in Rome on Sunday morning, June 12 at 11:00 am. It will be 11:00 pm, Sat. June 11 here. Europe is definitely a lifetime experience. It is impossible to see all of it in one trip, so we selected the "Essential Europe" tour package from European World Travel (Dold family owned) and we meet up with our tour director on June 12 at 6 pm in our hotel. Follow along with us...it will be fun!

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