Tiff and Cam Present the return of The official B*tches of Eastwick Thread- Page 434

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 1:14am

Night, Nik! Break TWO legs tomorrow!

Yeah, we've booked a couple of tours. I'll find the link in a sec. My finances are in dire straits right now. Like, severe, going-to-drain-my-account-and-be-in-several-hundred-dollars-of-debt-to-my-parents-and-credit-card-company kind of crisis.

---

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 1:15am

Yes, it is night, Shub. Observant little minx, isn't she, Tiff?



Goodnight Shub! Congrats again!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 1:20am

*runs back in*

Here's the first tour I'm taking. The first two days in London aren't the same as the itinerary - the aunt and I are doing it on our own, and we join up with the tour when it departs for Brussels. Then on day 18, instead of flying home, we join up with a second tour.


EUROPEAN HORIZON

http://www.trafalgar.com/content.asp?ID=391&TourID=517&search=yes&TimeID=0&OldID=390&RegionID=0&CountryID=0&LengthID=0&Keywords=european%20horizon&SearchPageID=390

Day 1

Depart Canada Overnight flight to London.



Day 2

Arrive London (2nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the remainder of your day is at leisure. Perhaps explore Britain's capital city.



Day 3

London sightseeing & at leisure Many major sights are included on our morning sightseeing tour. Then enjoy time on your own. (Continental breakfast)



Day 4

London - Brussels A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we drive to Dover. Admire the White Cliffs before the Channel crossing to Calais in France.From here we drive through Belgian countryside to Brussels. After a welcome drink with our Tour Director, orientation includes the Grand' Place. Tonight, the bistros nearby offer excellent cuisine. (Continental breakfast)



Day 5

Brussels - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg - Rhineland (Karlsruhe) Our day starts in Cologne to see its Cathedral. Then via Bonn to Boppard to embark on a Rhine cruise. We disembark at St. Goar and drive to Heidelberg. Here we take a tour of the Castle courtyards, admire the view over the baroque city from the Castle terrace and visit the Castle cellars to see the largest wine barrel in Europe! Finally on to our hotel for the night. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 6

Rhineland (Karlsruhe) - Munich - Innsbruck Today we cross the Swabian Uplands into Bavarian Munich. On our arrival an orientation tour includes the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbräuhaus. Then on to Austria and the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck for the night. Here an orientation tour shows us the Golden Roof and Wilten Basilica.
(Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 7

Innsbruck - Venice (Mestre) (2nights) Today a spiralling drive takes us to the Brenner Pass into Italy. Then via Brunico we drive into the Dolomite Mountains. We'll view the Olympic ski- jump at Cortina d'Ampezzo, with time for lunch. Afterwards we contiune to magical Venice for the next two nights. This evening a gondola ride would be hard to resist! (Bufet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 8

Venice sightseeing & at leisure This morning we will discover the sights and sounds of this floating city on our canal cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs. After, we visit a glass-blowing factory, before time at leisure to do as you please. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 9

Venice(Mestre) - Rome (2nights) After breakfast our drive takes us across the Po Valley to Bologna where we join the Autostrada del Sole for our journey over the Apennine Mountains. Later, we arrive in Rome, the 'Eternal City', where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 10

Rome sightseeing & at leisure This morning after breakfast, our sightseeing tour with a local guide using an excellent audio system includes a visit of St. Peter's Basilica, Where we admire the Pieta of Michelangelo, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, views of the Forum, Colosseum and the Circus Maximus, scene of "Ben Hur" style chariot races. Later why not take an excursion to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums? This evening perhaps dine out in one of the city's many fine trattorias. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 11

Rome - Florence Today we travel through the Chianti wine-producing region of Tuscany to Renaissance Florence. Here our guided sightseeing on foot, with an audio system, includes the Cathedral, Baptistry, Signoria Square and visit the Santa Croce Basilica. Then time at leisure to perhaps walk to the Ponte Vecchio. This evening, we will enjoy dinner in a Florentine Trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 12

Florence - Pisa - Nice (2night)- Monte Carlo Excursion Our first stop is at Pisa to see its Leaning Tower. Then we pass the quarries of Carrara and drive along the Motorway of Flowers via Genoa to the Principality of Monaco. Here we have time to visit the Casinos in Monte Carlo. From here we continue our journey arriving at our hotel in jet- set Nice, for the next two nights. This eveing dinner is at a typcal French resturant. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 13

St. Paul de Vence & Grasse Excursion Today we enjoy an excursion to hilltop St. Paul de Vence with its Art Galleries and handicraft shops, an artists' paradise! Then we stop to visit the Fragonard Perfumery before returning to our hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure in Nice, perhaps take a stroll along the Promenade des Anglais. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 14

Nice- Lake Maggiore - Zermatt Today we travel back into Itlay and in the direction of Alessandria and Novara. Soon we are in the Italian Lakes and driving along Lake Maggiore. We stop at elegant Stresa opposite the picturesque Borromean islands. Then we drive up into the foothills of the Alps climbing towards Switzerland and the Simplon Pass. At the small village of Tasch we disembark from our coach where we will take electric mini-buses to Zermatt overlooked by the mighty Matterhorn.
(Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 15

Zermatt - Lausanne Tour our Tour Director shows us the highlights of this Alpine resort. With free time, maybe take an excursion to the 'Kleine Matterhorn'for magnificent views. Later we drive along the Rhone Vally to Lake Geneva, stopping to take a photo of Chateau Chillon so chillingly evoked by Byron's poetry. We drive through lakeside Montreux,famous for its jazz festival, then to the prety area of Ouchy, before reaching Lausanne, the 'Olympic capital' for the nights. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 16

Lausanne - Savigny-Les-Beaune - Paris (2nights) Today, leaving the shores of Lake Geneva, we rive through the region of the Jura, dotted with small towns and villages to the border with France at Vallorbe. Then through the hills near Besancon, into Burgundy, where we stop to take a picture of the Savigny-Les-Beaune vineyards. next on past Auxerrois vineyards and through Fontainebleau forest to Paris. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 17

Paris sightseeing & at leisure Today's sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a drive from the Place de la Concorde along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe. Next on to the Eiffel Tower which we ascend to its second level. Then we will enjoy a relaxing Seine cruise which highlights Notre Dame Cathedral and other great monuments. later time is your own perhaps to take an excursion to Versailles. Finally, why not experience the excitement of a typical Parisian Caberet show? (Buffet breakfast)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
http://www.trafalgar.com/content.asp?ID=391&TourID=863&OldID=390&CountryID=0&search=yes&TimeID=0&RegionID=0&x=8&LengthID=0&Keywords=treasures%20of%20france&y=11&SearchPageID=390&Detail=2

Day 2

Arrive Paris Arrive at Paris Charles de Gualle Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and learn about your tour. Your evening is at leisure to do as you please.



Day 3

Paris - Rouen - Honfleur - Cabourg This morning, with a local guide our sightseeing tour includes the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Place de le Concorde, views of Notre Dame Cathedral and ascends to the second level of the Eiffle Tower by elevator. Then we drive to Montmartre where we take the funicular to the Place du Tertre, haunt of artisits and painters and bustling with bistros - all in the shadow of the Sacre Coeur Basilica. Afterwards, we drive to Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. From here we make our way to Honfleur before our final destination for the night, Cabourg, favourite vacation resort of Marcel Proust. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 4

Cabourg - D-Day Landing Beaches - Bayeux - Mont St. Michel Today after breakfast, we discover the Normandy Coast visiting the Landing Beaches of the 1944 campaign and the Omaha Military Cemetery which last year, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Next on to Bayeux to visit the Tapestry Museum before we reach Mont St. Michel. From here we make our way to Bayeux where we visit the Tapestry Museum before we heading to Mont St.Michel, where we spend the night. Here we visit the Benedictine Abbey with time to explore. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 5

Mont St. Michel - Loire Valley - Tours (2nights) This morning we travel Château Gontier to Angers, dominated by its château. Next our drive takes us through the Loire Valley, renowned for its châteaux and vineyards. Here we will sample a recent vintage on a visit to a wine cellar in Saumur. Finally we head to Tours for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)



Day 6

Châteaux Excursion Today with a local guide, we will visit fairytale Chenonceau, Catherine de Medici's château. Next, on to Chambord to view the largest château in the region before we continue to Amboise. Here we'll visit the château which dominates the town where Leonardo da Vinci died. Then back to Tours with the rest of your day at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 7

Tours - Chartres - Paris (2nights) After breakfast, our first stop this morning is at Chartres to visit the Cathedral. From here, we will visit the Palace of Fontainebleau, before our drive brings us back to the vibrant and romantic city of Paris, for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)



Day 8

Paris at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure. You may wish to sightsee further or perhaps shop in the boutiques for next year's fashions. Or why not romantic city of Paris, for the next two nights (Buffet breakfast)



Day 9

Paris - Canada Bid 'au revoir' as we transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for our return flight to Canada. (Buffet breakfast)

---

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

Updated On: 4/18/05 at 01:20 AM

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 1:27am

Sounds great! I pity the poor fools who'll be lumbered with you, though. How did you settle on a London hotel? Or are you sleeping at Kings Cross Station? Please let it be on the tracks!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 1:31am

Luckily, it shall only be the difficult, nit-picky, last-minute, undemocratic aunt who'll have to deal with my undiagnosed sleep apnea. (May have misspelled that.) Sucker. And so what if we're sleeping at Kings Cross? I hear Platform 9 and 3/4 is QUITE lovely, thank you.

Actually, we're staying at the Melia White House (looks around for lurkers). I think it's a 3-4 star hotel, but it costs an arm and a leg. :-/

I hate only having one full day in London. What the hell can you do??

Tata, SmEllie! Perhaps I'll come back and grace you with my presence later on tonight!

---

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

[Ellie3]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 1:34am

Oh, I'll be long gone...

And I was talking about the other suckers on the tour, the ones that'll have to put up with your hideous BO, flatulence and all-round gross-ness. I pity them, really.

Now scoot!

[broadway_star_tomorrow]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:11am

Was I supposed to read all that?

---

AKA Idina Pashmina

Type_A_Tiff: There's nothing hard about her. Broadway_star_tomorrow: Yeah. Her arteries.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:24am

Only if you're in desperate need of a lofe. So for you, yes.

---

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

[broadway_star_tomorrow]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:35am

ZuccHini Loaf?

---

AKA Idina Pashmina

Type_A_Tiff: There's nothing hard about her. Broadway_star_tomorrow: Yeah. Her arteries.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:42am

I got nothin' on you. It's a true testament to your...ah...to you...when you have enough time to ensure you have no typos.

But I don't believe "Zucchini loaf?" is a full sentence, is it?

---

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

[Matthew Rask]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:43am

My Grandma made the most wonderful Zucchini Bread.

I love and miss you, Grandma. I think of you all the time still...

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:46am

My Mom makes the most amazing banana bread.

Unfortunately she's still alive, so I have no reason to miss or think about her.

I can fix that though.

---

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

[broadway_star_tomorrow]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:49am

Matt, I adore you.

Tiff....I fear you.

---

AKA Idina Pashmina

Type_A_Tiff: There's nothing hard about her. Broadway_star_tomorrow: Yeah. Her arteries.

[Matthew Rask]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:54am

Noooo.....

I adore YOU, BST!!

oxoxox

[broadway_star_tomorrow]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:56am

*swoons*

*giggles*

xoxoxoxoxo

---

AKA Idina Pashmina

Type_A_Tiff: There's nothing hard about her. Broadway_star_tomorrow: Yeah. Her arteries.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:57am

*cue porno music*

*Bow chika bow-wow-ow-ow...*

---

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

Updated On: 4/18/05 at 02:57 AM

[Matthew Rask]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:58am

THAT would be hott.

[broadway_star_tomorrow]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:59am

Ok loves, night.

*smooches*

---

AKA Idina Pashmina

Type_A_Tiff: There's nothing hard about her. Broadway_star_tomorrow: Yeah. Her arteries.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 3:00am

^^ Yes she does.



Thanks for the oral herpes. 'Preciate it.

G'night guys! Logging off and pretending to "work" right now.

---

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

[broadway_star_tomorrow]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 3:04am

No diseases here.

I'm sweet and innocent, remember?

---

AKA Idina Pashmina

Type_A_Tiff: There's nothing hard about her. Broadway_star_tomorrow: Yeah. Her arteries.

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 10:47am

Listerine helps

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 12:02pm

Don't certain mammals let off a smell as a mating call?

Or am I just making excuses?

---

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

Updated On: 4/18/05 at 12:02 PM

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 12:37pm

They're called pheremones, Tiffy...

Sounds like quite a tip you've got there. Just to whet your appetite for return trips in the future when you can spend more than a day in each city...

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:19pm

Yup! I've gotta admit, at first I was dreading the prospect of only spending a day or two in the major cities, and mere hours in the smaller ones. I'm trying to stay optimistic and view this tour as a sampler, so I can get the full dish of whatever I like best on my next excursion!

[start rant]

SH*T, bugger, F*CK, crapping HELL! Ladies, Lennon stops doing Sunday shows at the beginning of September, meaning we can't see it on my birthday. And I won't be able to see the Saturday or Monday show because we'll be at U2! *kicks Paul McGuinness squarely in the shins* Nikki...Siv...you guys won't see Lennon before me, will you? (Well, Siv I guess you will in SF, but not in NYC, right? *sad prod*) I guess maybe we'll see the Saturday matinee then? When I get sad, I tend to overuse emoticons.

[end rant]

---

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 4/18/05 at 2:22pm

even four days isn't enough to do everything you want to do in a city. when I was in Barcelona last year, I thought 4-5 days would be enough to see everything in a city of that relatively small size... boy, was I so wrong....

still, a whirlwind tour of Europe is still certainly something to enjoy... when do you kick off, Tiffy?