Just like the title says, I only work 9 more days and then we are off to London!! It's just more fun to count down the time taking out your days off. It makes the trip seem that much closer. Since we last posted we did sign up for a different blog to use during our trip that will be more user friendly. You will be able to keep up with us easier. I have used the site in the past when I traveled with my sister a few times.
Follow our trip here: http://www.mytripjournal.com/jamesandshannon
-Shannon
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Almost Time!!
We have less than one month!! Totally can't wait. We are more than excited. I'm ready to try new foods and experiences. We have already pulled out a couple of suitcases....haha. We are prepping early so that way we don't forget anything. YAY HONEYMOON!!!
~James
~James
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Got Our Tickets
Yesterday James and I went to the travel agent to pick up our cruise documents and tickets!! I can't even believe its almost time to go. We couldn't be more ready for 12 days of rest and relaxation. Not much else to report right now except we are really excited and plan to start getting things together for the trip soon.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
More Planning and Upgrades
On a non travel note we got our wedding pictures back this week and all I can say is that they are gorgeous. I was very fortunate to use Dionne from the Shooting Gallery. I couldn't help but share my favorite one with you.
Ok, now back to travel talk! The price of our cruise went down which we were really excited about. Not just because we get to save money but because it meant we got to upgrade to a suite. Not just a suite but a suite that comes with butler!! I have no idea what the butler will even do but it just has a nice sound to it ha!
We are in the planning stage for our cruise for shore excursions. So far this is what we are thinking:
Nice:
We really want to see Eze and the Oceanography Museum in Monaco. We are possibly going to go it alone and just take a cab to Monaco and then take the train to Eze but we haven't ruled out taking a cruise ship tour yet. We also haven't ruled out hiring a private guide to take us.
Genoa:
I am really excited for this port!! We are getting off the boat and catching a train to Monterosso the first city in the Cinque Terre! The train ride is only an hour and then we will be on our own to explore a couple of the cities in the Cinque Terre. (Don't worry mom I am planning this one out really well as not to miss the boat!)
Livorno:
This is the port I am most excited about by far! We are renting a car at the pier and driving in to Tuscany. Our plan is to so San Gimignano and Volterra. If we only have time for one though we will most likely just see Volterra. Honestly we are just excited to be off on our own driving through Tuscany.
Rome:
We are going to take the train into Rome and explore it on our own. As long as we see the Vatican, Colosseum and Trevi Fountain we will be happy. We will more than likely just use the hop on hop off bus tour here.
Naples/Capri:
We want to see the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii while in this port. My dad might be meeting us there and we will drive around the area with him or we might get a private tour or using the cruise ship's tour options.
This is what we have so far! Almost down to a month left and I couldn't be more ready to relax and do nothing for two weeks.
- Shannon
Ok, now back to travel talk! The price of our cruise went down which we were really excited about. Not just because we get to save money but because it meant we got to upgrade to a suite. Not just a suite but a suite that comes with butler!! I have no idea what the butler will even do but it just has a nice sound to it ha!
We are in the planning stage for our cruise for shore excursions. So far this is what we are thinking:
Nice:
We really want to see Eze and the Oceanography Museum in Monaco. We are possibly going to go it alone and just take a cab to Monaco and then take the train to Eze but we haven't ruled out taking a cruise ship tour yet. We also haven't ruled out hiring a private guide to take us.
Genoa:
I am really excited for this port!! We are getting off the boat and catching a train to Monterosso the first city in the Cinque Terre! The train ride is only an hour and then we will be on our own to explore a couple of the cities in the Cinque Terre. (Don't worry mom I am planning this one out really well as not to miss the boat!)
Livorno:
This is the port I am most excited about by far! We are renting a car at the pier and driving in to Tuscany. Our plan is to so San Gimignano and Volterra. If we only have time for one though we will most likely just see Volterra. Honestly we are just excited to be off on our own driving through Tuscany.
Rome:
We are going to take the train into Rome and explore it on our own. As long as we see the Vatican, Colosseum and Trevi Fountain we will be happy. We will more than likely just use the hop on hop off bus tour here.
Naples/Capri:
We want to see the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii while in this port. My dad might be meeting us there and we will drive around the area with him or we might get a private tour or using the cruise ship's tour options.
This is what we have so far! Almost down to a month left and I couldn't be more ready to relax and do nothing for two weeks.
- Shannon
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Two Months and Counting
In two months we will be in Europe! We are so excited to be taking this trip together. Here is our itinerary:
September 14th- Leave Dallas for London
September 15th- Arrive in London!
September 16th- London
September 17th- Barcelona
September 18th- Board our cruise
September 19th- Nice
September 20th- Genoa
September 21st- Livorno
September 22nd- Rome
September 23rd- Shannon's birthday & Naples
September 24th- At Sea but possibly skipping this to go to Venice instead
September 25th- Back to London
September 26th- Fly back to Dallas
We are getting really excited but a little nervous as well. We recently found out that there has been a Norovirus outbreak on our cruise ship. For those of you that don't know what the Norovirus is, it is like the stomach flu but worse. If you happen to get it while on board you have to be quarantined for up to 72 hours. Yikes! So that being said we are weighing our options and have up until August 15th to change our plans with a minimal penalty that would be worth it not to be trapped in our room for 72 hours. Either way you swing it, two months from now we will be in Europe :)
~ Shannon
September 14th- Leave Dallas for London
September 15th- Arrive in London!
September 16th- London
September 17th- Barcelona
September 18th- Board our cruise
September 19th- Nice
September 20th- Genoa
September 21st- Livorno
September 22nd- Rome
September 23rd- Shannon's birthday & Naples
September 24th- At Sea but possibly skipping this to go to Venice instead
September 25th- Back to London
September 26th- Fly back to Dallas
We are getting really excited but a little nervous as well. We recently found out that there has been a Norovirus outbreak on our cruise ship. For those of you that don't know what the Norovirus is, it is like the stomach flu but worse. If you happen to get it while on board you have to be quarantined for up to 72 hours. Yikes! So that being said we are weighing our options and have up until August 15th to change our plans with a minimal penalty that would be worth it not to be trapped in our room for 72 hours. Either way you swing it, two months from now we will be in Europe :)
~ Shannon
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