Traveling The World

I am still deep into planning my trip to Rome, Greece, Turkey, Monaco, and Italy and what a great time I am having. I went to see the movie, "My Life in Ruins," to get a realistic (?) view of Greece. All I can say is that I am not going to miss any trips to the gym to lose weight and get ready for all those steps. I can hardly wait!

Traveling the world and crafting on the way!

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to tell you what a glorious day it is in Southern California. It is around 90 degrees and the bright blue sky has just a few puffy white clouds to add texture and contrast! I wanted to thank "my7kids" for her advice on how to pack. I think the culotte idea is fantastic and I'm going to start looking for some right away. I think black in a slinky type of fabric would work for both day and night. I also want to tell Jo that her time will come and I will bring back lots of pics to add to my blog. I also want to invite you to visit my daughter's two fabulous etsy shops:

• http://www.starfishstratagies.etsy.com

• http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24038743

• http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22791535

for some truly unique jewelry and

• http://www.starfishsupplies.etsy.com for some one-of-a-kind findings.

I have been selling my pieces at my website mainly to people on the east coast. I think etsy is not as well known on the west coast or we're to busy being outside to do some serious shopping!

Now, back to traveling.I need some more insights and advice. Two years ago my husband and I traveled to Norway, the land of his ancestors. It was probably one of the most beautiful countries we had ever been to. Before we left, we read all the books and looked at tours online and choose what we thought were the best. As you all know, tours are expensive!!!! Well, anyway, some of the tours were really really good and some were not. So this is where you come in. Those of you who have been to Rome(inland), Greece, Monaco, Turkey (Mediterranean Cruise) know all the best places to go. Please Please help us by letting us know the truly best places to see in these countries. The online tour bookings are opening up next week and we definitely want to save money so we can go on our next trip.

While you are thinking, visit my website at:

• http://www.fallingleafdesigns.etsy.com

Awesomely cool tops:

• http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22791535

• http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21820458

Get out there and have a wonderful day
Irene

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Today I decided to join the world of blogging if for no other reason than to prove that I could navigate the inner workings of the internet! I love to travel all over the world and have been lucky enough to have visited many foreign lands. Right now my husband and I are planning a 19 day trip to Rome, Turkey, Greece, and points unknown. We will be leaving in the fall with two of our best friends and needless to say, we are very excited. However, now that the airlines are charging $50.00 for a second bag, I am at a loss. We will be in Rome for a week and then we are joining a cruise. As you all know, on cruises you have to dress up to eat in the main dining room. I don't have a clue as to how I'm going to pack enough in one suitcase for daytripping and dining. I'm a jeans and T-shirt kind of girl. My husband absolutely does not want to spend the additional 50 bucks and I don't either. I told him that I would reach out to the internet for ideas on how to travel light and this is where you come in. Any suggestions? I have also heard that in Rome you have to wear closed toed shoes, no shorts, and no sleeveless tops or you can't get into the churches or magnificent cathedrals. Does anyone have first hand knowledge if this is true. So for all you world travelers. HELP!!!