April Fools Day and it's all true!

It's official! We are now into our travel month. Soon we will be on our way to London and then Italy! We sat outside tonight on this balmy evening and talked about some of our last details. Here is our to-do list in order of importance (for the most part):

1. Pay car rental balance for trip from Florence to Riotorto and return
2. Book my black taxi from London Heathrow Airport to hotel
3. Get International travel permits and photos at AAA (our neighbor works there!)
4. Call our banks to compare exchange rates for pounds and euros, and also find out what the fees are if we use our debit cards in Europe
5. Get pounds and euros
6. Purchase Uffizi Museum tickets

I also want to shop for a better suitcase and carry-on. I recently traveled to Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin, and was not satisfied with my luggage. My goal is to carry two items: a suitcase that I can carry on and a large bag to stow under the seat. I am committed to this. I also want to pack very lightly so I can buy a few items.

So, there it is in black and white! We are on track, and know that we will have a few things to do when we arrive, like book a room for two nights in Florence and one in London for Tim's extended stay. Our host in  Florence has promised to point us in the direction of some places. We trust this will all work out.

Ciao!
Ms. T. J.