MCD

  • Re: Legends of Scotland

    Seven years ago, I had English pounds that I tried to use in Scotland. I had to go to a bank to exchange them for Scottish pounds (at a 1-1 rate of exchange). It wasn't a problem - just somethin…
  • Re: What to pack for Western Canada &Rocky Mountaineer trip 8/2-8/11

    As Ben said, no checks, Use credit card for most expenses -- hotels for incidentals and meals on your own and most purchases. I usually tip the driver in local currency (the equivalent of $10/day in …
  • Re: Any favorite travel books to recommend?

    I agree with fknknfzk -- I've read all of those books before trips to the areas in which they take place. "The Source" is among my all-time favorite books.
  • Re: Review of recent trip

    Mike -- I just copied and pasted a Pages document. I won't try that again! And kfnknfzk -- I liked that welcome dinner and brief tour of the museum very much. I confess that I had completely for…
  • Re: Dress/clothes

    I called my special dinners a "Captain's Dinner" but I guess they really were "Chef's Signature Dinners." In any event, the night was dressier than other nights, and sim…