All good things must come to an end, as they saying goes. We started as a group of four on April 4th in Switzerland to a group of twelve when we all got together in Italy on April 19th. There was just the two of us traveling on May 8th, as we set out for Poland. The entire trip was memorable and unique at each and every stop.
There were many firsts for us during our trip; for example, we had never missed the meeting time given by the Tour Director before. It still baffles us as to how twelve people could possibly hear the wrong time. Did we all truly hear the wrong time or did we simply decided to agree with each other?
We have never lost our luggage INSIDE the hotel nor has our room been occupied by a person not in our group when we arrived! We were so lucky to have such diligent TD’s
Switzerland
This was our first ever train tour and it was really great fun. It was nice to be able to wander around the train and visit with our group as we traveled compared to the coach where we must remain seated at all times. . I am still amazed how our TD Ellen got all of us on every single train without missing a beat. She was truly amazing.
Switzerland is a country with an abundance of natural beauty. The pristine lakes, towering mountains, and lush green valleys make it a haven for nature lovers. Whether you’re an avid hiker or simply someone who appreciates the serenity of the outdoors, Switzerland has something to offer everyone.
Italy
As we started our world travels, we decided that we would not repeat a visit to any country as there are so many places to see in the world. Well, we failed that goal as this was our 5th visit to Italy. How can you not return to this beautiful country especially when it involves meeting up with wonderful friends?
From all the great meals we shared
To all the new memories made
Christopher was our first American TD but his soul was Italian through and through . Our driver Mauricio was excellent and he got us to where we needed to be safely even if it included driving in reverse for an entire block due to unexpected road construction.
Poland
When someone asked me why Poland before our trip, I always responded by saying “why not?” Now that I have traveled to Poland, I have a much different perspective.
Poland is a country rich in history with hundreds of medieval castles, excellent museums which are definitely worth visiting such as the Warsaw Rising Museum and POLIN Museum. You will be charmed by Kraków and surprised by Warsaw. Poland has 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and breathtaking mountain ranges. The the food is incredible which makes it a paradise for foodies. The Salt Mines were unbelievable. But one of the best things I was lucky enough to experience in Poland was the kindness of the people and the country’s hospitality! Every single person we encountered especially the staff at the Hilton Hotel before the tour started were all just amazing.
And we must never forget the infamous Auschwitz Birkenau camp.
To old and friends and new friends, we hope to see you again one day
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