Prologue

And so it begins again, Dear Hearts and innocent bystanders

Chucky and the Ever-Patient and still Most Lovely Illy are about to embark on another adventure... but wait... here's part of the actual test email that was sent to alert the poor unsuspecting masses, about what you are about to read, with comments to follow.

By now all previous NOWAT recipients and a few new Innocent bystanders have been warned [er.. uh... advised] that the Wacky American Tourists [The Ever-Lovely Illy And her erstwhile chauffeur Chucky] invade Spain November 1, 2002.
As promised, for those who requested more advance information, the following is the planned” itinerary [before Girare U’s {Italian for U-Turns} and impromptu side trips] that can be used to track the Feisty Cuban Lady as she treks through Spain in search of:
Her Ancestors,
A Little ancient History,
some Great Photo Ops
and a Bottle Of Fine Spanish Brandy.

Itinerary for the Wacky American Tourists in Spain Nov 1-15, 2002
11/1, Friday : En route Depart Miami 7:05PM Via American Airlines Flt 68 on overnight flight to Madrid.
11/ 2, Saturday: Madrid.
Arrival at Madrid Barajas airport @ 9:40AM -
Overnight Madrid @ Hotel Regente
http://www.hotelregente.com/
11/3, Sunday: Madrid
Visit Madrid
Overnight Madrid @ Hotel Regente
11/4, Monday: Madrid –Toledo
2pm Departure for local guided walking tour of ancient Toledo
Overnight Toledo @ Parador Toledo -
http://www.parador.es/ingles/index.htm
11/5, Tuesday: Toledo to Cordoba
Depart Cordoba and a guided tour of the Great Mosque.
Overnight @ Parador inCarmona. - http://www.parador.es/ingles/85clicks/carm/carmparing.htm
11/6, Wednesday: Sevilla
11AM guided tour of Seville, Tapas and Flamenco show in the evening.
Overnight @ Parador inCarmona. -
11/7, Thursday: Sevilla to Jerez – Arcos Dela Frontera – Granada
Depart for Jerez for Tour of Gonzalez Byass Winery
Continue through central Andalusia; Continue to Granada for Dinner.Overnight Granada @ Hotel AnaCapri
http://www.hotelanacapri.com/
11/8, Friday -Granada
3pm guided tour to include the fabulous Alhambra,
Overnight Granada @ Hotel AnaCapri
11/9, Saturday Granada -Valencia
Depart for Valencia – with a stop for LUNCH in Murcia -Overnight @ Parador El Saler -
http://www.parador.es/ingles/85clicks/elsa/elsapaning.htm
11/10, Sunday: Valencia- Barcelona
Departure Taragona for lunch then along the Mediterranean coast to Barcelona. Dinner along Las RamblasOvernight Barcelona @ Hotel Mertopol
http://www.hesperia-metropol.com/
11/11 Monday: Barcelona
Morning tour of including the gothic quarter with its great cathedral, Montjuich and the Pueblo Español
Overnight Barcelona @ Hotel Mertopol
11/12 Tuesday: Barcelona
More Barcelona tours @ leisure including Picasso and Miro Museums.
Overnight Barcelona @ Hotel Mertopol
11/13 Wednesday: Barcelona - Madrid
Departure for lunch in Zaragoza then Continue to Madrid
Overnight Madrid @ Hotel Regente -
http://www.hotelregente.com/
11/14 Thursday: Madrid
Tours & Visits, Lunch. @ Leisure and Farewell Dinner.
11/15 Friday:
9AM Transfer to Airport
Depart Madrid 1125AM to Miami
Arrive in Miami 3:35pm.
Would somebody please remember on Friday 11/15 to call Gregory and remind him to pick us up at the Airport in Miami @ 4:00pm!!!

Now, sit back, pour another glass of wine or your favorite beverage, and enjoy the trip. We promise you it will be ANYTHING but boring.
Ciao 4 Now
Chuck and the very Anxious, pacing the floor, Cuban Lady