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Cappy, as my mother mentioned, I wore my Teva flip-flops and was so glad I brought them. The only day I wore my Keen water shoes was the day we went to Killarney National Park/Muckross House (very glad I did, too, because the ground was soddened to the point that I sunk... and I just went into...

During our recent ABD trip to Ireland, I did use ATMs as a means of getting cash & did not use my card for transactions otherwise. I DID let my bank know I was travelling to Ireland ahead of time, and they advised me of the fees associated with using my card... which is why I chose to get cash...

I'm sure this is going to fall on deaf ears... BUT... don't worry or fret? It was such an incredibly easy and fun trip... whatever happens, happens... and the Irish people (as well as your Adventure Guides) will be sure to make you feel welcome and comfortable regardless of what you are...

The apple pie at Petrus was the best apple pie I'd ever had... go figure! I had begun to notice as the week went on that apple dishes were on dessert menus everywhere we went... which led me to ask the guides if the Irish grow apples. They deferred to our lovely driver, George, who told us...

That's the one! And yes, between the two of us, I'm sure we'll remember everything. ;)

Actually (not to correct my mother, but here goes), the Salsa night was Friday night (the night before). Saturday night was jazz. We popped out after the ABD dinner and went to a great little bar called Le Cirk, and then stopped back into the Mint. But it is 100% accurate to say that we met...

The musical pub crawl was amazing & I would highly recommend it! We were lucky to get in, so if it's something you'd like to do, speak with the concierge at the Westin ahead of time.

A probiotic a day! And a V8, too. We are GOING. :thumbsup2

Currently, the WHO is not recommending border closures or restricting international travel. I think the WHO website, along with the White House's blog, are the best two places to get info on this (I'm not event going to bother to read the "news" on it). Just over three weeks to go... fingers...

But Poppins said the drinks are expensive, so it goes hand-in-hand! Though, I would be right behind you applying for the green card regardless. ;)

That's why my REALLY big suitcase is out. It ends up weighing more than 50 lbs. more often than not. I'll have to take a look tonight... I know I have a mid-sized roller that will work for my main suitcase, but I'm not sure what I have for a carry on. I am absolutely NOT purchasing another...

Ok, next question(s). How big can your carry on be? We are 8 weeks out and I'm already thinking about how much I can or can't take. :rolleyes: To that end, how "well-stocked" are the hotel bathrooms? Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel at each? It would be most helpful to not have to pack...

Is this just on the Viva Italia trip, or on all ABD trips?

Thanks for the pics! I was wondering what they looked like... :goodvibes

Fantastic!... Can we go now? :goodvibes Slainte! :drinking1

Adults only May 23rd trip to Ireland still a GO! Starting to let myself get a **wee** bit excited! :shamrock: :drinking1 :shamrock:

I've posted this on another site I often contribute to... but am curious to hear responses from fellow ABDers. Any pre-trip reading to recommend for Ireland? I'm looking for novels that might paint an accurate or fantastic/historic or modern picture of Ireland... simply to gear myself up...

Useful info, just what I was looking for! Thank you so much! :goodvibes

Hey Poppins, what about feet? Being a Floridian (as a pp has mentioned) I am very attached to my flip-flops and find them 100x more comfy than any closed shoe, even sneakers. I'm not so worried about cold tootsies as I am about injured tootsies. Are any of the excursions going to put my...

This is good to hear. **fingers crossed!!**