This was the view from my bed this morning; we were berthed directly across the Danube from Parliament.
After a day touring the town, we're now on our way toward Bratislava.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Beautiful Budapest
This was the view from my bed this morning; we were berthed directly across the Danube from Parliament.
After a day touring the town, we're now on our way toward Bratislava.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Most of the way there
We're about halfway through our layover at Frankfurt Airport, where it's a beautiful, sunny day. In a couple of hours we'll be on the last leg to Budapest and our waiting ship.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
We're on the way
All present and accounted for at Newark Airport and the hard part is over - getting through the massive line at security. In an hour we'll be in the air and on our way.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Last minute thoughts
What's on your last minute list?
- Alert credit card companies and banks (if you will be using your ATM card to get cash) that you will be using the cards in Europe
- Make a list of numbers to call if credit cards are lost/stolen, carry one copy with you and leave one with someone you trust
- Send itinerary and flight info to family, put a copy in your checked luggage as well as carry on
- Send a link to this blog to family and friends
- Add international calling to cell phone plan
- Check the long-range forecast (www.weather.com or www.wunderground.com) and make sure you have appropriate clothing
- Check the camera batteries; put the camera manual in your bag and pack extra batteries or a battery charger
- Update voice mail and e-mail auto-reply message
- Charge device batteries (pda, iPod, mobile phone) and spares
- E-mail critical documents to your webmail account (for example, make a pdf file of your passport information page and mail it to yourself)
- Remove unnecessary cards from wallet (library, video rental, punch cards, extra credit cards
Household stuff:
- Set heat and water heater at minimum
- Set lights on timers
- Turn off coffee pots or other appliances with automatic turn on
- Turn off ice maker
- Get rid of perishables in refrigerator
- Water plants
- Empty trash and clean kitchen
- Lock all windows and doors
- Power-off computer and other sensitive electronic equipment
- Return library books
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Newark Airport Check-In
Our flight departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, October 20th, at 6:05 PM.
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| Newark Airport Logo |
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| Newark Airport (EWR) Map |
Please plan to arrive at the airport between 3:30 - 4:00 PM.
I'll be waiting at the check-in area, please be sure to let me know you're there BEFORE heading down to security and the gate.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
A Prayer for Travelers
This Sunday, October 20th, everyone is invited to come to either the 8 AM or 10 AM service at Christ Church when there will be a special send-off for the group from Fr. Greg. For those who haven't been here before, we're located at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Cottage Place in Ridgewood.
The 8 AM service is a simple, spoken Eucharist while the 10 AM mass will have music. There will be food after both services so please join us!
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| Fr. Greg |
whose glory fills the whole creation,
and whose presence we find wherever we go:
Preserve those who travel;
surround them with your loving care;
protect them from every danger;
and bring them in safety to their journey's end;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Cruise Laundry
For those who would like to pack light, you can get laundry done on the ship. Scenic has provided us with a list of prices for laundry (no dry cleaning).
There are three price lists: (1) washing and pressing, (2) washing only, and (3) pressing only. Prices are all in Euros. (sorry about the small font, I'm having trouble adjusting it)
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