Im leaving Saturday for 11 days in Venice,Florence,Cinque Terre and Rome to celebrate my 50th with my 3 adult children and their spouses.I just want to thank all the persons who gave me helpful advice and also information I got by reading other persons questions and answers.Ive been to all these places several times but my children have not.Thanks again everyone.By the way my wife and I are both packed with carryon only at about 15 pounds.
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
OK then. Buon viaggio !
Posted by
Land of La
9227 posts
Safe journeys. Have fun!
Posted by
SF Bay Area, CA
2030 posts
And let us know how your trip went -- so we can judge if our advice was really successful or not!
Hope you all have a great time.
Posted by
shen, ca, usa
111 posts
We just got back from our 40th celebration. This helpline was instrumental to our good trip. Now I know what to do for our 50th and I'll pack lighter next time. Have a great time!
Posted by
Myrtle Beach, USA
12313 posts
Awesome packing Jack! I know you will be glad you packed light.
Have a wonderful Anniversary trip!
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
I would love to know how you managed to keep both bags to 15 pounds.
Posted by
OP
Sheboygan, Wisc., USA
934 posts
Im back and it was a great trip.My children enjoyed every aspect of it.Train travel was great and although Im a car person at heart in Italy other then Tuscany a car is not necessary.Buying tickets at a machine was very easy thanks to Roninromes website and Id suggest anyone thinking about train travel read what Ron has to say.Our favorite Restaurants were in Rome,Miscellanea near the Pantheon(they moved),In Vernazza,ll Pirata dell Cinque Terre.The brothers serve outstanding food along with humor.In Florence Trattoria Sabatino,while a 20 minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio was also outstanding.My 5 adult children and my wife and I all packed between 11-17 pounds and had no problems carrying our bags.In fact my daughter who usually takes the kitchen sink along said she was happy she packed light.Thanks again to everyone for the help I received.My 50th was a outstanding success. jack in wisc.
Posted by
Morrison, CO, USA
893 posts
Jack, Here's to another 50!!
Congratulations to both of you.
Posted by
Meridian MS
248 posts
Jack-congratulation on your 50th and your gReat trip! I, too,benefitted grEatly from this board and the terrific travelers on it.
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
Jack, way to go with the children. We absolutely enjoy spending our children's inheritance on trips where they come along and mom and dad pay for it. The grandson is now coming along. Great learning experiences for the children. We'll be in Yellowstone and Jackson Hole in 3 weeks for 10 days. All of the children and the grandson will be there. Nothing beats it.