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Jeannie: I think it depends on airports and/or airlines. I wore gel insoles flying out of Pearson in October and was fine--no-one asked or checked. Brenda Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is. |
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Kimari, presuming you have a credit card such as Mastercard, Visa or American Express, just order whatever you want and even though it is charged in Pounds, Cowrie shells, whatever, the charge will appear on your statement as so many US dollars. To get an idea of the exchange rate just look in the business section of a national newspaper which usuall prints these for major currencies. A simple sum will then tell you what it costs in US$. |
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Key: Welcome to the board. You might want to post this announcement below on the "Meeting Friends Before you Go" forum, under "who goes where and when" under the aegis of our very own, SteveH. But do ask any questions. We're all eager and avid to answer
Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is. |
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After my TT in May I will further explore Amsterdam by myself and then Brussels and Bruges. I found this fabulous website this afternoon that sells walking tour audio guides that you can download and then transfer to your ipod/mp3 player. I downloaded one for Brussels and it is great. It also comes with a map.
I have read guidebook upon guidebook for these cities but its nice to have something that just tells you "where to go". The guides come at 5E each (not too bad - i thought). The website is: http://www.pocketvox.com/en I hope it is okay to post this here. Many people - particularly those from far off lands like Australia "To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure." Freya Stark |
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Michelle ~ Thank you for posting the site, it is a great idea very useful for all travellers.
You will love Brussels and Bruges. |
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Thanks Missie. I can't wait to get to Bruges. I am staying at a lovely hotel on the Dijver canal about 200m from the Markt. In Brussels I'm also staying about 300m from the Grand Place (the ex-spanish ambassadors residence). I chose both these hotels because of their central locations ... Wish I was already there ...
P.S. Hope you're surviving the heat! "To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure." Freya Stark |
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Michelle ~ I remember sitting on the banks of the canal near the Bruges market feeding the ducks, it was so peaceful, I hope you have have the same experience.
The buildings surrounding the main square in Brussles are stunning, enjoy your stay. We are slowly melting here in South Australia with no relief in sight. |
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Making me envious yet again Bruge is on my never ending must do list.
Anywhere colder than Adelaide right now sounds good! Sure are melting Missie |
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Global warming has hit Adelaide big time, we have had 14 days over 35 degrees Celsius, tomorrow it will be 40 degrees Celsius, we have had enough.
I hope any visitors to our beautiful (hot) state are keeping cool. |
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Yep- best reason yet to travel- to get to some place cooler. We are all becoming little melted puddles here.
Cheers Gerry Too many trips and not enough time. |
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Anywhere except where they have hurricanes, floods and feet of snow!
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"Mentally.....gone!" Power Member |
Ohhhhh you poor guys in Sth Aussie you certainly have my sympathy, enough is enough. Hopefully Wednesday or Thursday will bring the relief you so badly need.
Live each day....instead of counting the years. |
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Dimpz, I take what the weather bureau says with a grain of salt,
Snow would be nice about now. |
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Wow, Missie, those temps are unbelievable and uncomfortable as well. Is this the worst spell you've had--in other words, we're coming through a colder and snowier winter than usual and as someone said, "excuse me I have to go outside and scrape off global warming from my windshield."
Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is. |
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"Mentally.....gone!" Power Member |
Missie ~ My husband loathes the heat & it is not at all uncommon, in summer, for us to have our air-con run for 3 weeks continuously.
Live each day....instead of counting the years. |
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