So today is the day...off to the Chamber of Commerce with Tiffany to pay the reservation fee for 4 of us! Once that's done, we're committed and can't turn back :)
Still wondering why it is that I cannot simply renew the girls' passports? For minors, the rule is they must be treated as NEW passport applications. They have special rules for 16-17 year-olds but it still involves submitting all the same paperwork again. They are already on file! All they need are new photos (which Rachel is really looking forward to!). Anyway, can't fight the State Department on this so I have saved the forms to fill out and will get those started once the reservation fee is paid.
Got a response on my questions about time spent on the bus...Indus Travel says that their tour guides are used to tourists who want to explore and so they leave plenty of time to wander :) We should only expect to spend time on the bus in transit between locations. Yay! I'm feeling more relaxed already!
Also talked to Camille from the Chamber and found out that having a triple-room will actually save us $75 each! That so rocks!!! I expected them to charge MORE for some reason. I love pleasant surprises :)
I have also noticed that the Euro is declining in value (down to $1.25 today) - I am sure it is because of the financial crisis in Greece. Whatever the reason, though, I keep hoping it will continue to drop so we can get the best bang for our buck when we go. I am keeping an eye on it...if it starts to rebound, I may buy some now to extend our tourist dollars while I can.
Just noticed I've been wearing green the past 2 days...guess I've been subconsciously preparing for today :)
