I am also going.  I can't wait!!!  I am actually going a couple of days early and coming home like 2 weeks after.  I have no big plans.  Just soak up the atmosphere and drink red wine! 

Hi Kate!
     That's glad to hear someone else is going!  I was reading all of the messages everyone has put up and no one had mentioned June 4!  I'm very excited too!  I wish I could stay in europe for that long.  My friend and I were thinking about staying for a week later but it would be REALLY hard for me to talk three weeks off in a row from work during our busiest season busiest season here at work.  I do have an extra week of vacation left that I dont know what to do with so if I like this tour I might do a tour solo in sept.  have you ever been on a contiki trip before?  this is my frist one.  how old are you and where are you from?  I'm 23 and from Boston.  My friend that i'm going with is 22 from canada.  are you going with friends or solo?  we should chat more about this.  if you want you can IM me on aim at ruadink.  hope to hear from you soon!
Thanks,
Rachel

Hello
I am going on the trip on June 4-16th. It is very relieving to find someone who is going and maybe know that person in advance. I will be in Rome two weeks prior to the trip because I am taking a class there.  I was wondering if you knew if we need our passports at all times on the trip, like checking in at the hotels. Are you going to be rooming with your friend? Well glad to meet you.