Tuesday, September 12, 2006

So long, farewell, Auf wiedersehn...

We're almost ready to be on our way. I'm hoping to have Internet access to post updates on our trip. But as they keep downgrading our accommodations to "keep costs down" on our tour, that's looking less likely. We just learned that most of the hotels on our six-day tour of northern Finland don't even have double beds. Something about that tells me not to expect the Internet or even hope for a continental breakfast.

That's OK, as long as I can find a clean shower and a hot sauna I'll be good to go.

I'll try to keep you all posted.

12 comments:

Lyle said...

Finland right? Too cold for cockroaches?

Ms. Julie said...

I'm sure you'll have a terrific time! I can't remember...are you going without your kids? Should I try not to let Kyle buy too many chocolate chip cookies at the Lemonade Stand?

LuckyRedHen said...

Yay! Have a blast and let's do "the baby shower" right after you get back. Should we arrange that BEFORE you go? The baby shower guest-of-honor is expecting the baby about 10/9. Let's get the party going BEFORE baby arrives :o)

Geo said...

Have a fabulous trip! May your knee get you there and back again, without a hitch . . . or a gimp. Be safe.

xoxo

Bek said...

Have so much fun!!! When you are on vacation those kids of things seem "quaint" and "charming". :-)

R

Sister Pottymouth said...

Being sans children is always an adventure, isn't it? Have a fabulous time!

QueenScarlett said...

stay safe and have fun!

Elizabeth-W said...

Best wishes for a lovely trip! Can't wait to hear the stories when you get back.

Carina said...

I didn't want to have to be the one to tell you this...but I'm pretty sure auf wiedersehn is german. I heard that if you go around speaking german in Finland they'll hit you on the head with a fish. So I guess I'm saying, be prepared.

C. Jane Kendrick said...

Here is to wishing you get a continental breakfast! I've never had better! Those cute little Finnish cucumber sandwiches.

Remember: To Sauna Naked is Divine!

Melody said...

Oh, Finlandia! Here she comes!

I thought of you at noon, 3:30, 7:00 and just now at 9:38 PM. Hope you got the four-seater middle row to yourself.

dalene said...

jam packed like sardines in a can for the whole 8 hours. and on top of that torture we were stuck with a tom cruise movie. i wanted to be sick.

but thankfully that had some decent jazz music on and i had an eye mask so i stayed sane and even managed to remain polite the entire time.