This is the plan, guys.

1. We vow to take many pictures, and not delete any *group* photographs until we have reached a consensus on whether said photo is usable. This consensus must be reached after the trip, upon our return. An exception will be made if it is agreed we all look terrible in the photograph (It could happen more than once). We will retake photographs as necessary to achieve photos in front of all gorgeous/major landmarks.

2. We vow to attempt to put into use our language skills (or lack thereof), to communicate with the locals in Greek, Italian and French as much as possible. We vow to attempt to pronounce words even though we may fail miserably. We vow to be the cute foreign girls with accents (okay, we vow to TRY to be those girls).

Study up, people.

3. We vow to pack light. We will pack (1) small-medium size rolling suitcase with the majority of our clothing, toiletries, etcetera, per person. Clothing should consist of mostly light summer tops, dresses, skirts, 1-2 articles of swimwear, 1-2 long pants, 1-2 long shirts, 1-2 light jacket/hoodies. Pack socks/underwear accordingly. REMEMBER, people. 3 weeks of clothing doesn't mean 21 separate outfits. One purse/bag/fanny pack (okay please no fanny packs) in addition to the suitcase should be taken.

3 weeks, one suitcase. Good luck.

4. We vow to stick together, and if we split, we will split no smaller than in groups (of 2). This is to ensure that none of us will get raped, murdered, kidnapped etcetera. Sticking together consists of being within (distant) eyesight of one another at all times excluding bathroom breaks. Exceptions can be made according to group vote. Majority rules.

5. We vow to sleep in shifts on all overnight modes of transportation (trains, ferries, etc). Shifts shall be decided by all party members depending on the occasion, tiredness level of each party member, and estimated level of danger of being robbed. Shift watchers agree to stay awake, even if it means resorting to methods similar to those of Rowan Atkinson in Mr. Bean's Holiday.

That's right. Toothpicks. Pack em.

6. We vow to look out for each other, and not to hesistate to kick a potential rapist/killer/kidnapper of a fellow party member in the balls, or resort to any additional methods deemed necessary for the danger level of the situation.

Because we don't want to become the plot of the next Taken movie.

                     

7. We vow to be money savvy, at the risk of appearing cheap to all the locals in our current area. But we must also remember to experience.

8. We vow to shop, but not to over-shop.

9. We vow to eat, but not overeat.

10. We vow to look absolutely fabulous in Europe, knowing that we are surrounded by hot foreign guys. Seriously. They'll be everywhere.

-Monica