Hi, myy name is Jodie, from  Sydney., I am going solo, and this is my first time travelling, I am pretty nervous and excited at the same time. I will arrive in London on the 27th April, I will be staying at the Royal National Hotel for 3 days prior to my trip, andy one want to join me for some sight seeing, let me know. Jodie

Hi Jodie,

I'm going on the european experience leaving london May 1st as well!!!  I just signed up and really looking forward to it.  I am 20 years old from Canada and will be departing on April 29th.  I am a little nervous but mostly excited!!!!  Let me know more about yourself, we should keep in touch prior to the trip!!

later,
Sally

Hi Jodie,

My name is Alison.  I'm 23 and from Toronto, Canada, and I will also be on the May 1st tour with you.  I'm going with 3 of my girlfriends.  We arrive at the Royal National hotel on Apr. 30th. 
So far I only see you and Sally on this tour.  Do you know of anyone else thats coming? 
I'm also a little nervous about it, but I can't wait!  I have yet to hear one bad thing about the contiki tours.  I know we'll have an awesome time!
Well, I hope to hear from you soon!

Hi Alison, well it's great to hear from you, I am getting pretty excited now. I am also staying at the royal National hotel, but i arrive alittle earlier. I can't beleive were only have a few weeks left. I am not sure of anyone else coming, but they say it is pretty full, which is great.I have left my email address on the above message if you want to write to me. I will see you in London.
Take Care
Jodie

Hey girls, I just found out this message board existed, and thought I would say hello.  My name is Kevin and I will be on the same trip as all of you.  I too have had a little pre-trip butterflies, but I can't see how it wont be a great time.  I'm definately trying to do more traveling after the trip, hopefully for at least a month longer.  Was anyone thinking about Greece?  Anyway, I just thought I would drop you guys a hello and let you know that there is a male going on this trip.  So far I haven't seen any others.  Feel free to hit me up if you want to know more about my situation.  Otherwise, I'm sure we'll have plenty of drunken pub night's to talk more.  Until then.

Kevin    

Hey Kevin!  Don't worry, I'm sure there will be more guys.  Like you, they probably don't know about these message boards either! 
So are you travelling alone or with friends?  I am travelling with 3 of my girlfriends.  We are 23/24 yrs. old and this is our first contiki trip and  I have yet to hear one bad thing about it.....I'm already in vacation mode and I can't get any work done!  (I'm at work right now) haha! 
When do you arrive at the Royal National Hotel? 

10 sleeps.....

Hello everyone!!!

So our trip is sooooo soon.  I still have 2 finals left to write at school and I can't concentrate because i'm so distracted thinking about the trip.  Only 10 sleeps! wow didn't realize it was that soon, I better get my act in gear. 

I'm leaving on april 29th, flying british airways at 7:55 I believe.  Alison is that the same flight you and your friends are taking??

Glad to see you have found the message board Kevin! haha Where are you from?

Hope everyone is pumped for our trip, I know I am!!! Can't wait!

Sally

hey Sally!  Looks like we're on the same flight! 

I can't believe how close it is either!!  I remember when it was over a year away and it just seemed like it would never come!  Now, I need more time!!  haha!  I just hope i don't forget anything!  Then again, if I do, I can just buy it there! 

Talk to you soon!

Hi Kevin, Sally & Alison,

3 more sleeps for me and I'll be on my way to London.  Its great to know there are a few more on our tour.  Kevin, I'll be joining you at the pub for a few drinks.  I am also planning on travelling after the trip although I haven't arranged anything yet.  My plan is to come back to London after travelling to work for a a while. Is there anyone else planning to do this?

I'm sure you are all party people so I am looking forward to a fun trip!

Well, I suppose I will see you all at the Royal National.

Europe here we come!!!!!

Jodie

Hey girls,
It looks like we're only a couple days away. I should be arriving at the Royal National mid day on the 29th. To answer your questions, I am going on this trip solo, and have never traveled outside the US. I just moved from Hollywood to San Francisco a week ago, and I'm definitely going to keep traveling after the tour is over. I already booked a room at a hostel in Amsterdam for the 20th, I figured another day there wouldn't hurt.  I guess that's about it.  See you all soon.


Kevin