Getting Ready!

Hey so there is only 2 WEEKS until we leave for EUROPE!!!!! so I've been doing some researching through Ms. Cardona's blog. Check it out http://wheninromeorparis.blogspot.com/. There are so many great tips for our trip : ) Also i bought a suitcase for this trip (and forever!) and the lady helping me said not to go over a 25" suitcase, even better go with a 21". Well I went with the 25"! Also I tend to overpack so I went to handy-dandy Rick Steves!!!

He has some packing list that I think I will follow!

Here is a link to see a general packing list: http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/packlist.htm

No lady's we kinda have a harder time with over packing and accessorizing! What my sister has told me is the fewer options the better. That way you can mix and match with only those clothes. It also helps bringing different jewelary, scarfs to change up an outfit ( I'm kinda planning on sharing stuff like that!). Here is what Rick Steves lady helpers say: http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/womenpack.htm

Can't wait to see you all at our LAST meeting tomorrow!!!!!!

EEEEKKKKKKK 23 DAYS!!!!!!!!

Wow, only 23 days left!

Oh my I really need to get on top of things. I just bought CUTE SHOES!!!!! from REI. Aren't they cute? They are supportive, and cute so I can wear them here as well. I have a lot of suitcases but they just don't seem to fit for an ideal going-around-europe-for-10-days-trip so I've been looking around. I saw this really cute bright orange suitcase at Macy's but I don't know maybe I should go to one of these millions of garage sales to get one. Also I think I could go to them for cheap and one-use clothing deals!okay

5 things I'm pretty excited for:

1. Going back to Europe with some of my best friends and returning with more friends, amazing experiences and halirious, yet memorable stories to tell my family and friends on this blog! I can't wait for the many adventures our group will go through in Europe.


2. I've been to London before but I haven't done the Jack the Ripper tour. Truthfully, I'm a little scared since I just read http://www.jack-the-ripper-walk.co.uk/jack_the_ripper_history.htm A true story events to his killings. Pretty nasty!


3. I can't wait to take the Eurostar Chunnel Crossing and Overnight Train to Rome too! It is so sweet how we travel in Europe. I wish the U.S. had more public transit.


4. I can't wait for the Paris Guided Tour. When my family went to Paris we would just wonder everywhere but I didn't really know what all the buildings were and meant. It will be so interesting!


5. Finally, I can't wait to see The Vatican. Since I am Catholic it will be such an eye-opening experience to learn where the Pope lives and what everything gets done there.

41 Days!

Ahhh only 41 more days untill I get to go to Europe with some of the greatest people. I'm just so happy and smiley all the time because i can't wait for the adventures to begin! I wonder what will make this trip memeriable (sp?) and how things will flow. It has been 2 yrs since I have visited London but 8 years plus that I have visited Paris and Rome! eeeekkkkkk hahahaha It seems so unreal how close the trip is really. It should be a terrific 10 days : )