1. Bring extra international adapters – there is always something to charge. Not only will you need to charge normal electronics (i.e. phones, iPads, cameras, etc), everyone will bring their own curling iron and hair straightener. Mornings are hectic enough and dealing with a dysfunctional hair appliance is no way to begin the morning.
2. Be patient with your 74 year old grandmother. Then, be even more patient. And don't think she's complaining all the time; she is simply observing the differences of cultures.
3. Have a backup plan for your hair. I recommend bringing multiple hair-ties when you leave in the morning. The humidity of Venice does nothing for our thick, unruly hair. (Yes, I’m serious. Yes, this was a problem for us.)
4. Warn them about the lack of ice and fountain drinks in Europe. If they want a pop, they’ll have to drink from a lukewarm bottle….and they may not get a straw either.
5. Bring more Euros than you think you’ll need.
6. Don’t go too fast. Noni will get tired and won’t have the chance to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the experience. She didn't say anything about David's lack of.......girth.
7. Call PawPaw more often. He really missed everyone!
8. Don’t bring so many bags. Try to pack as compactly as possible because dealing with another country’s customs is zero fun.
9. Be sure it won’t hurt anyone’s feeling when you want to spilt up from the group. Some people may want to explore while others may want to hang out. Don’t be offended when a traveling companion doesn’t want to do the exact same thing as you.
10. Find humor in everything. Reminiscing about Noni falling into the gondola will provide hours of entertainment later on in the trip. Laugh as much as possible.
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