Kolek planning to go pro
Just finishing up a trip to Italy for Ms. Dgies' mine delayed big anniversary. Trip has gone extremely smoothly with limited Covid-19 concerns. A few thoughts:1) Until the US government lifts a pre-return Covid-19 test requirement, make sure you have scoped out where you will have your test done. We were in Venice yesterday and scrambling to get the test completed. Out hotel (AC Marriott Venice) was essentially worthless. If you are staying at a hotel with a good concierge, work through them to get it.2) A CDC vaccination card works like magic to get you into public places.3) For now, expect to wear masks on trains, other public transit and airplanes as well as everywhere inside. It's the law in Italy as well.4) I've lived in the USA too long. The train service here is excellent. Inefficient, but excellent. But good God, don't ever give Amtrak this kind of money. They'll blow it worse than an Illinois politician. 5) The museums were spectacular. Got in more than a little trouble with Ms. Dgies when I pointed out that the five day old Baby Jesus didn't weigh 30 pounds and He didn't bless magi. Also noticed one depiction of the Magi and Jesus where one of the Magi was painted with an African face and arms but Norwegian legs. I guess the artist ran out of black paint and figured no one would notice. 6) Didn't do anything special for meals but everything was really good.7) A special call-out to La Cortosa di Maggiano in Siena. It's a small resort just out of town managed by Michelle from Philadelphia. Michelle is one of the warmest, most focused hotel managers I've ever met. The resort is a converted 13th century monastery and it was the most comfortable, pleasant place we stayed in Europe. Would very highly recommend it. Michelle also arranged three winery tours, including a winery lunch at a family owned winery. She loves Americans to get views from "back home."
Headed to Vegas in January, while not an ideal time of the year I know, can’t control my buddies b-day.Is the Venetian still a solid option for a great stay? Happy to take Sportsbook recs, brunch recs…
Glad you enjoyed yourself sounds like a wonderful trip. Can you elaborate on CDC card? That's the same as the horrible sized paper card they've been giving out right?
Yeup, the CDC card is what you get when you are vaccinated.A very important piece of paper. Guard it like a Social Security card or a Passport.
Mines not in great condition... fml hopefully enough time to replace it before I leave in December. Thanks!
Headed to Vegas in January, while not an ideal time of the year I know, can’t control my buddies b-day.Is the Venetian still a solid option for a great stay? Happy to take Sportsbook recs, brunch recs…Lastly, anyone ever use SnapTravel before? It’s an AI-based messaging travel service, looks like look like can save some pretty significant cash on hotel rooms.
It’s free, it’s digital. They provide a QR code to scan and validate. I just linked mine to Advocate Aurora and my records appeared. Or you can scan your card. https://www.clearme.com/vaccine-validation
Neat thanks! My booster won't link since I got it at a sketchy polish clinic in the city but my first two linked fine.
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
Freedom!https://www.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-u-partly-lift-international-123538136.html
Don't. But if you must, bourbon.
Far NW Chicago suburbs to Charleston. Lexington is about the perfect halfway stop, figured drop into Buffalo Trace then Lexington.Any other locales on that path that are recommended?
Spending a night in Lexington next month, anyone got any recommendations?
Just 1 night? Where are you staying?Keeneland runs in October, so you'll miss the ponies, unfortunately. Can go see the bomb shelter that is Rupp Arena.Otherwise bourbon.
Atlanta breweries and a local cuisine staple I gotta try? Maybe include a place that makes it well?
Skip this Atlanta area establishment.Waffle House waitress allegedly pulled gun on customer https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/man-says-waffle-house-waitress-pulled-gun-on-him
I expect a gun to be pulled on me at a Waffle House