Hopefully we can buy them on the day though....

Re- Alcatraz, my son's partner says she went to the pier to book but could not book for the same day and had to book for the following day,also friends of mine have just come back from a self drive holiday and they suggest that it best to pre-book, so as we only have one full day I think it may be prudent to pre-book before we go. The site that Alipa81 has posted is were I will book but not sure what time to book for so if anyone else wants to pre-book it might be good if we all booked for the same time. look forward to hearing from you.

Jenny

Forgot to say (on last post) you have nothing to worry about I have traveled on my own before usually to friends and family, last year when I went on first singles holiday to Goa Everyone was in the same boat, we got on really, had a grate time. This is my first JY holiday and I'm looking forward to meeting new people and seeing new places

Jenny

Re Alcatraz - I think the best time to book might be the 1.55 pm slot. Olly informed me in a previous mail that the city tour is in the morning till 11.30 and then the boat cruise is from noon for approx 1 hour so might be cutting it a bit fine to book the 1.20 one.

What do you think?

Who else is thinking of doing the Alcatraz trip apart from me and Jenny?

Hope to hear form you soon.

Alex x

Thanks Jenny -am sure looking fwd to it now .

Since they just confirmed my accomodation the day before , only am I starting to think about what to take .

Does anyone know what the luggage limit is ?

Thank heavens for primark "cheap and cheerful " as always -will go there monday I think and take it from there .

Cheeers

Ash

I too an going on my first holiday alone and I sure it will be great. I am looking forward to meeting everyone.

Packing is a nightmare - not sure what to take at all ... was hoping it would be t-shirt and sandal weather or at least just a cardy. Ah well if I don't have the right stuff I will need to shop(my favourite hobby) for more.

I am hoping to do the Grand Canyon trip too - once in a lifetime right enough!

Not long now - counting the days.

Can't wait to meet you all

After reading your post Alex I have pre booked on the 1.55pm trip to Alcatraz, looking on the web site the 1.55pm trip is the only one with availability on the 10/3

Jenny x

I'll get that booked then! This time next week we'll be on our way - well almost!

Can't wait to meet everyone.

Alex x

I have now booked Alcatraz as well for 1.55pm on the 10th.

So looking forward to it.

Alex x

I'm pleased you have booked that means I will not be on my own 🙂 see you in San Francisco lol

Jenny x

I agree, it's much better knowing someone else will be on the same trip!

See you there!

x

Just to let you know I have just confirmed with Olly, the Editor, that, as long as we are not taking any connecting flights in London, we are allowed to take 2 bags of luggage with a weight of 23kgs each - good news for anyone hoping to bring back a few items with them! And very handy seeing as we seem to be going on a multi-weather trip! lol!

I might bring one case and put a holdall inside it for bringing stuff back - though no doubt I'll end up bringing 2 bags with me on the offset!

Not long now!

Alex x

I am going to book the 10/03/09 1.55 alcatraz cruise as well.

Done some shopping at good ol primark -should be ok -plus one of my colleagues recently back from ca-easy to buy clothes if needed.

My next agenda is buying a camera -yes -you are reading it right !-dont have a digi cam .

Cheers

Ash

Have just booked the Alcatraz trip for the 10th at 1.55 pm 26 dollars. See you there !!

Alzi

Just wondering roughly how much money should one be carrying ?

Primarily I intend to use my debit and credit card ,but reckon still need to carry some cash .

Cheers

Ash