I too am going on this trip to Italy. I am flying from Aberdeen on Wednesday to spend the night at Gatwick and attend the pre-tour get together. I am feeling very nervous.

My mother is also coming along as my bravery when booking balked a little! I am 26, my mum is 49 - neither of us have been abroad before. My mother is hoping to make friends quickly so at to ditch me :o)

I am looking forward to this trip as always dreamed of going to Italy.

I look forward to meeting you on Thursday, though due to my nerves it may take me until Friday to adjust to the setting.

Mandy Findlater, Aberdeen