I'd be happy to have a lunch for us at my new apt. before school starts again so we can chill and discuss.

I'm all about getting the train pass now...I'm going to start on my passport, I already ordered my international id I just have to send the proof and picture.

I'm just starting to browse possibilities. I like the look of the second schedule that was posted.

Passports and Paperwork

If you do not already have a passport it's time to start the process of getting one. Generally, the longer you have to get one the cheaper they will be. It's when you have to rush things that it gets really expensive. So start looking into it!!!!

Also, I would like to suggest an International Student ID. I had one last time I was in Europe and it got me into museums at the European Student rate, and lots of other cool benefits. The Moore ID probably wont cut it. They cost about $30 and its done through the mail.

Start compiling this information:

photocopy your driver's license, social security card, and your birth certificate. In the event of a lost passport these will come in handy. Keep them separate from the originals while traveling.

I agree with Audrey, we should get together sometime over break. yeah!!!!

No way!

Don't be silly Claire! We get youth passes till 26! That's a 300$ difference. But yes, we should buy the tickets soon. How about we do another meeting over winter break?

Train Ticket Prices

Found this online.

http://www.raileurope.com/rail-tickets-passes/eurail-global-pass/discounts-and-pricing.html

looks like it'll be about $900 for the train ticket. anyone interested in buying soon-ish?

i'm finally in! yay for Audrey :)

Time Table Attempt #1

Proposed Time Table for Europe:

⁃ May 21: Arrive Thurs. in Frankfurt
⁃ May 22: Early train to Amsterdam
⁃ May 23-24: Explore Amsterdam
⁃ May 25: Early train to Paris
⁃ May 26-28: Explore Paris and visit Versailles, overnight train on the 28th
⁃ May 29: Arrive in Madrid in morning, explore
⁃ May 30: Enjoy Madrid
⁃ May 31: Train to Barcelona
⁃ June 1: Wiggle room, train to Switzerland
⁃ June 2: Chill in Switzerland day, overnight train to Rome
⁃ June 3-5: Arrive in Rome, explore and visit Pompeii
⁃ June 6: Train to Venice, Biennale!
⁃ June 7-9: Mosey back to Frankfurt, stop in Venice or Stuttgart?
⁃ June 10: Early flight back to NYC

?

How about this route?

Possible Travel Itinerary

I've been having some fun researching the eurorail. I'm trying to figure out how to fit in as many places of interest but still maintain comfortable travel and plenty of time to site see and absorb all the goodness of each city.

Here's what I've come up with so far:

Day 1

Arrive in Frankfurt mid morning.

Is there anything to do in Frankfurt? or shall we continue on? we may need some down time after our long flight.

Day 2 

Train from Frankfurt to Amsterdam (4-5 hours)

Arrive in Amsterdam in time for dinner and drinks!

Day 3 & 4

Explore the city

Day 5

Train from Amsterdam to Paris (4 hours)

Arrive in Paris for wine and cheese!!

Day 6 & 7

Explore the City, lots to do!!

Day 8

Train from Paris to Milan (7 1/2 hours eek! but puts us in a good place to continue on to Venice)

Day 9

Train from Milan to Venice (2 1/2 hours)

Explore the city

Day 10

Venice Biennale- a huge international art exhibition takes over the city every two years.

Day 11 & 12

More exploring and lots of eating

Day 13

Train from Venice to Rome (4 1/2 hours)

... and that's as far as I got so far.

 we still need to get to Pompeii and make our way over to Spain some how.

WANT GO HERE!

Dali Theater and Museum in Figueres, Catalonia.

Can we, can we?

The Prado Museum in Madrid:
www.museoprado.es
Metro: Atocha or Banco de España
Edificio Villanueva
Paseo del Prado, s/n
Tel. (+34) 913 302 900
I want to see Velazquez's "Las Meninas"!

Lets start at the very beginning

The following document contains highly classified materials:

Frankfurt Airport
this is where we start. We will be arriving at this destination at approx. 11:15am.

Now where do we want to go?

The city list is as follows:

Amsterdam
Paris
Madrid
Rome
Pompeii
Venice
Vienna

There is an available apartment in Geneva, Switzerland that would could crash at FO FREE!

Discuss!

MAP!

OMGWTFBBQ?!

We are so going to Europe.

Fuck yes.