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Re: la Sagrada Familia ... Barcelona
Call Tauck up.
I just went on a private journey with another company and they could not confirm its availability until the 24 hours before. Luckily i got in with the workshop and crypt visit. It was truly amazing. My tour guide said they will not allow any group more than 30 these days.
Re: Transfers
Don't stress about cabs. We took that tour last summer and found the cabs in Lisbon to be very inexpensive. Under ten Euros will get you almost anywhere.
Re: Transfers
You just have to tell Tauck when you are arriving and on what flight at least three weeks in advance. A couple of days before, they will text you the details.

Re: own chopsticks?
I agree with Claudia. The rough Japanese chopsticks are much easier to use than the polished ones you often see in China.
Regarding children's chopsticks, a Japanese friend showed me how to convert Japanese chopsticks for children with a rubber band. I'm sure you can find instructions on the web somewhere. It's been a long time, so I don't know if I remember the exact process.
I'll tell a short story: A guy is rushing to get to Carnegie Hall. As he comes out of the subway, there’s a bum sitting at the exit. The guy frantically asks the bum, “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?”
The bum tries to focus his eyes and says, “Practice, man, practice!”
Same thing with chopsticks – practice, practice, practice.