Join us in person for the East Bay (San Francisco area) Travel Group!
WHEN: Thursday, May 22 @ 11:30 am PT
WHERE: Orinda location, dog friendly patio
This is our in-person meeting. Please do not confuse it with our online meetings!
Please RSVP on this thread
PREVIEWS next in-person meetings
(June and July - no meetings)
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 1130am PT, Concord, outdoors
(September - no meeting)
Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 1130am PT, Concord, outdoors (later in the month than usual)
I plan to be there. I’m looking forward to it.
I’ll be there, too !
We have been dog sitting for my brother who lives in El Cerrito while he’s been in Europe and he was going to pick the dog up on the 21st. I’m sure he would be thrilled if I drove down there instead. Count us in. I’ll let you know if we can’t make it.
Christine and Barbara N, I'm glad you both can make it! We have a lot of catching up to do!
Andrea, that will be terrific if it works out! You were just in Poland, so I think Christine might enjoy asking you questions about what you liked!
YAY, I arrive the evening before, hope to make it and LOVE this location, thanks CWS! I need to be sure and load up my ipad with pictures of the Chagall Stained glass windows, and a few pics from Heidelberg...
Can you please PM me the location? It’s been awhile so I don’t remember how long the meetings typically last. With that information I can decide whether I want to drop the dog off before or after the meeting. Or maybe I’ll have my brother come meet us before or after. I know he will want to tell me about his trip. Hmmm…
Sandancisco, that would be fun to see some of your pictures!
Andrea, I will message you the location.
I will plan to arrive by at least 11:15 to get us table space.
We hope to be there. It’s at the location that we’ve been to before, right? Can you pm me to confirm?
Thanks!
Yes, the usual Orinda location, on the front patio if I can get enough spaces. I'll bring my 2 camp chairs, in case.
Glad you can make it, Carol!
Thank you!
I am able to make this meeting!
It’s been too long and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone.
I’ll arrive by 11:15 and need to leave by 1:30.
Sweet! Looking forward to seeing you, SharYn!!
Would you like us to bring chairs as well? I always have one in my car but can throw another one in.
It's not a bad idea, in case I can't get enough for everyone. If it's easy, and you have enough room with the dog! Thanks Andrea!
We definitely have room, he’s a small dog. We can throw in a couple more. My brother will be landing at SFO in a few hours and he was beyond thrilled to find out we would take the dog to him so he doesn’t have to drive here. I wonder what he brought us from Italy for dog sitting for 3 weeks? Lol!
I know what I have to bring home after my mom has been dog sitting for 3 weeks! Turkish Delight. Greek marmalade. Bulgarian rose hand cream. She's had it all!
For procuring space, will it be you and Jim?
I may come for the first hour; my husband is having some health issues, and we have a follow-up appointment at 1 pm.
I'm traveling to Iceland and then NYC all the remaining meetings. I went to Finland in March for the Northern Lights, and they did not disappoint!
Please share with me the location.
What are your Requirements for participating? Is this a meeting to discuss upcoming/past trips, tour/destination questions, or perhaps a social gathering for travelers? I will be taking my first Rick Steves tour later this fall and am interested in joining in.
Thanks
Hi Scdub, and welcome!
Is this a meeting to discuss upcoming/past trips, tour/destination questions, or perhaps a social gathering for travelers?
Yes, all of those, including a "social gathering" with a travel focus. We share past trips, talk about upcoming trips, look at each other's photo books, ask and answer questions. And importantly, share contagious enthusiasm for destinations!
We would love to hear about your upcoming tour. And sharing tips, such as things to know when buying business class tickets on United, which I think may be of interest to you!
I will send you a message on this forum - please check your messages!
Yes, both Jim and myself. See you tomorrow!
I'm having Cataract surgery later today (Wed, 5/21) ugh!! So unfortunately I will not be able to attend tomorrow. I will miss catching up with everyone and hearing about their recent travel and future plans.
Bye the way, my April RS Best of Ireland was fantastic, and perfect weather! I'll look forward to seeing you all next time.
Lynn
Thanks, Andrea.
Hope it goes well this afternoon, lynn3374! We'll be thinking about you!!
