Granddaughter (22) and I (66) had a fine time on our first trip to Europe! Here are my picks for the best things we chose to do: Our London excursion to Bath, Stonehenge and Salisbury with Golden Tours because it was not offered by Globus on the days we were in London. Versaille and the Eiffel Tower . . The Louvre and Napoleon's apartments. The Pilates Mountain trip. Burano by water boat in the Venice Lagoon. Our serenaded gondola ride in Venice even tho it was too expensive for the lengthe of the ride. the Vatican and museum and our guide there who got us within 10 feet of the new pope on a Wednesday morning in the rain! Our farewell dinner in Rome at the opera dinner. And our great tour bus driver Antonio who turned out to have the same last name as we did-Italian and uncommon! How rare was that?
Here are a few things I wish we had time to do: Boat trip on the Seine at night. Westminster Cathedral, More museums in London ( the free ones). . You just run out of time!
Here is what I missed about the USA: My husband, American coffee and free refills !!! TV in English, american food.
Here is what I won't miss about Europe: Food, coffee, TV ATMs and money changing, !! No matter what it was a once in my life experience that I am so glad to have done!!!

Thats all you have to say.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..after all the pre-tour posts filled with questions and worries and now you are back and that is all you are going to tell us.. .. .. .. ..Nope we want MORE Details Ms. Bev (you know I'm saying this with a Smile on my face, don't you). .
Tell us what you liked about things like Pilates Mountain trip & Burano by water boat in the Venice Lagoon and other parts of your trip. Tell us More about what you wish you didn't do or why you won't miss the Coffee and such, We NEED MORE from you Girl.. .. ..now get back to us with some DETAILS break it down in segments (like Nurse Sue did)if you want.. .. . BUT DO IT (Please). . Now REALLY I would LOVE to hear More about your Whole Vacation both Pro's & Con's with more details. Also do you have any Tips or Suggestions on how to make the most of this tour(s) , if so tell the rest of us.
Sounds like You & the Grandaughter had a Great time and that is fantastic, so let us "Share" your Happiness by telling us More! Sure glad You had Fun and hope to hear back soon!

The Vatican Tour guide is amazing.. .. ..we were on the same tour in July of 04 visiting the museum. All of a sudden, we are rushed outside via some shortcuts to see Pope John Paul II waving to the crowds and approaching in his vehicle