Dis Exclusive Viva Italia 9/16 - 9/24/2014

[jcb]

It's telling about my level of boredom (3 hour layover) that I pass on a gossip rag rumor that George Clooney is hoping to marry at a palace in Venice in September.

 

[OKW Lover]

It's telling about my level of boredom (3 hour layover) that I pass on a gossip rag rumor that George Clooney is hoping to marry at a palace in Venice in September.

Oh Kevin!!! Can ABD wrangle us an invitation? Will the Paddle of Power get us in?

 

[jcb]

Oh Kevin!!! Can ABD wrangle us an invitation? Will the Paddle of Power get us in?

Perhaps you could promise Shaun and Craig won't review Tomorrowland. . . . Too soon?

 

[k5jm]

Perhaps you could promise Shaun and Craig won't review Tomorrowland. . . . Too soon?

Three birds with one stone...touché, Mr. Burgin, touché.

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

While two from our group (Christy and Kaye) have had to back out of our trip, we have gained three.

Welcome Kathy, Dustin and Pete!!!!

Sad not to be travelling with Christy and Kaye again but welcome to Kathy, Dustin, and Pete!! Just paid in full this morning! I can't believe we're almost at 90 days out. It will be here before we know it!! I wanted to read a couple of the Dan Brown books close to the trip, so they are next on my list!

Laurie

 

[KathyTX]

As far as Kathy, Dustin and Pete goes, presumably they are of Podcast fame.

Sorry to disappoint, but I'm not Podcast Kathy.

 

[NYC MM]

While two from our group (Christy and Kaye) have had to back out of our trip, we have gained three.

Welcome Kathy, Dustin and Pete!!!!

Sorry to hear that Christy and Kaye are not coming - you both will be missed and I welcomed Kathy last week , now it's time to welcome Pete and Dustin .
Pete aka Exalted Ruler!

Seriously, Welcome to Pete and Dustin

 

[OKW Lover]

Sorry to disappoint, but I'm not Podcast Kathy.

Oh, THAT Kathy.

I'm happy to have you with us!!!

And just incase SafetyMom is reading this, I would have been happy to have her along too.

 

[sayhello]

Sorry to disappoint, but I'm not Podcast Kathy.

Hardly disappointing! Except I'm disappointed to be missing you!

Sayhello

 

[DisneyKevin]

Jack (jcb) turned me on to this website:

http://www.italiantalks.com/en

It excites me just reading it.

I hope you enjoy it.

This article was of particular interest:

http://www.italiantalks.com/en/post/a-gastronomic-surprise-in-venice-

This is where we are staying in Venice!

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Kevin -

Wow!! I knew the hotel looked amazing, but that food sounds incredible!! Thanks for sharing!

Did you see this one? They went shopping at the Rialto Market with the chef. I am a sucker for those amazing markets in Europe. My kids are always asking why I have so many pictures of vegetables.

http://www.italiantalks.com/en/post/shopping-with-cosimo

Laurie

 

[Chropistopy]

Sad not to be travelling with Christy and Kaye again but welcome to Kathy, Dustin, and Pete!! Just paid in full this morning! I can't believe we're almost at 90 days out. It will be here before we know it!! I wanted to read a couple of the Dan Brown books close to the trip, so they are next on my list!

Laurie

Sorry to hear that Christy and Kaye are not coming - you both will be missed and I welcomed Kathy last week , now it's time to welcome Pete and Dustin .
Pete aka Exalted Ruler!

Seriously, Welcome to Pete and Dustin

Love to you all!! I wish I could be on the trip with you guys! I'm sure that it will be a trip of a lifetime. I look forward to hearing all about it!

 

[k5jm]

OK, it is real now! Final Payment sent! Look out Italy, her comes Christy!

 

[OKW Lover]

Yup! It will be here (or should I say, we will be there) before you know it!!!

 

[christannj]

OK, it is real now! Final Payment sent! Look out Italy, her comes Christy!

Nothing like waiting until the final day. Kevin was probably sweating it out.

 

[k5jm]

So is it real yet?

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

So is it real yet?

It's getting there!!! I'm getting more excited with every picture I see, and the people on the summer trips are starting to post trip information over on the ABD board. Can't get here soon enough!

Laurie

 

[OKW Lover]

Almost ready! Got:

• our Global Entry cards
• New camera with built-in GPS
• Electric Plug adapter for Italy
• Extra SD cards for camera

Still Need:

• iPad Mini
• carrying case for above
• additional external hard drive to store pictures on
• Euros

 

[KathyTX]

Jeff, what's a Global Entry card?

 

[OKW Lover]

Kathy,
Its a card that allows you to bypass some of the lines when entering the US. It also gives you a better chance at getting pre-check on US flights.

Check this link