Besides, things are just a little hectic at work.
Southern Italy this time, mostly south of Rome, with some time in Sicily, Malta and then meeting up with our German friends, Ralph and Angelika, to hike in the Austrian Alps.
So I was looking for tickets on 4 December 2014, just to get a baseline price. No intention of buying until at least January or later.
Throw in some fooling around, trying out various ideas, and just plain luck and I found round-trip, nonstop tickets on Norwegian Air; Oakland to Oslo for $891.
I didn't even hesitate, I just bought them on the spot.
And yes, the price includes advance seating assignments, meals and luggage (though we will just have carry-on, as usual).
I knew for a fact that, once on the European Mainland, I could pick up connecting flights, as needed, on the cheap.
In fact, throw in a flight from Copenhagen to Rome, then one from Malta to Venice, and finally Düsseldorf to Oslo and our total airfare comes to only $1140 per person.
And with the euro down to about $1.10 this shapes up to be a great, affordable trip.
Now, if I can just work out that first class upgrade...
bacon in the lightbulb, sir."
The pearl of wisdom offered to me by Homeless Woman,
camped out in the bus stop, on Hilltop Drive.
Friday 1-23-15