We are leaving today from Birmingham with a layover in Atlanta (a lengthy one) then straight to Rome! I think it will be Thursday in Rome when we get there.
We spent last night folding Euros, ironing clothes, and Marian was even sewing! Mom ended up having to redo Marian’s sewing because when Marian asked how it looked, Mom said, “Well, it does look better than the hole that was there.” 😂
Martha gave us run down of things to remember and where to hide your cash. John reminded us not to help people in need-it’s a trap, by the way! Martha will be wearing two money belts. We like to call it the South Bank and North Bank. Last minute decisions were made like when Marian said:
“I think I’m going take that little makeup bag that I got my gun in and use it take that for my money”
We checked in virtually and read our passports numbers to Marth. All set!
Marian somehow has about 3-4 Pacsafe purses and gave us all compression socks because you know-blood clots. Martha brought enough masks for everyone on the plane. Mom reminded us not to run in the airport-ha! Can’t believe it’s happening, can’t believe we are here. Can’t believe we made it through TSA!
Allie in Italy 
18 responses to “Here We Go!”
I can’t wait to follow this blog. Btw, A lengthy layover in Atlanta….
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Fo sho De!!
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I’m so excited for all of you! I want to go with y’all next time
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You got it!
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I am a friend of Marian’s and she shared the link to follow your trip! Praying y’all have a safe trip! Post lots of pictures and I can’t wait to read about y’all’s travels!
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Aww! Thanks Sarah!! We’ll keep the pics coming!
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Super excited for y’all and this trip!! Soak it all up and have a blast! ❤️ Y’all bunches!!
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Love you Beth!!
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Allie, are you coming back? I’m imagining an Under the Tuscan Sun situation. I look forward to your blog posts but understand if you get too busy trying to locate your stuff in all the different hidey holes. Still jealous!!
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Amy! Who knows?! Ha! I may never return! I’ll take lots of pics! I’ve never been out of the country so this is major for me! Also-I only packed a carry-on! Sooo I may be pretty wrinkly in the pics!
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You only packed a carryon?! How long are you going for! Miss you and love this!!!
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2 weeks!! I was scared about getting my luggage lost! Miss you too! Thank you! So sweet!
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Can’t wait to follow along !!!! Italy is in my bucket list !!! Have a great time !
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Thanks for following!! We’re excited!
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Allie,
Soak in the culture and food for me! I hope to go one day. 🙂
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Hey Melanie! I’ve always wanted to go too! My first time out of the country!
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2weeks ! Now I am really envious ! I guess I will just follow along and enjoy it from afar! Love y’all!
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Love you!! No telling what kind of messes will get ourselves into!
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