by Emma L.
Member since:
June 21, 2007

WooHoo! I'm going to Europe in April!!!

January 31, 2008 03:16 AM EST
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  I am going on my first vacation in 5 years!  We are going to Ireland, England, and on a Danube cruise that starts in Holland- leaving in April.  We will be gone for about 6 weeks, and it will be the third birthay I've had over there!  I am really excited, but a little worried.  I have CFS and am so afraid I will get super exhausted right away, but I love British history and can't wait to see all the sites...and I know I'll have tons of photos to post here on gather when I get back!

 Anyway....anyone have any tips on places to go, things to see???  Any interesting little known places, etc? And for those who also have CFS/Fibromyalgia, please any tips???
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Comments: 38

Trish A. Jan 31, 2008, 3:29am EST
I'm glad you're chosing to live a big life. I deal with energy issues due to health issues and traveled there twice. My doctor wasn't convinced but smiled when I returned.

I found if I picked out the most important things that I wanted to do it would be the best. I did this every single day and I made sure that a had some days when I rested.
With regards to going to museums I picked out the pieces I wanted to see the most and spent much time sitting on benches in front of them.
Nancy O. Jan 31, 2008, 3:54am EST
sounds like a fun vacation!!!!!!! good for you !!!!!
Ishbel R. Jan 31, 2008, 4:15am EST
I'm Scots, but have lived in London and other places in England, too.

Depending on how long you've got in the UK, you could try to get down to the West Country, Devon/Somerset and Cornwall. London could take up two weeks of a visit, just to see all the major historical sites, like Buck House, Westminster, Tower of London - as well as less well known places like Ken House on Hampstead Heath.

Leamington Spa/Warwick is a great area for castles and other outstanding historic houses.

The Lake District, Sussex (sites include Battle Abbey), Cumbria, Northumberland. Just too many to name.

If you have any specific questions about an area, I'd be glad to try to help.
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Jan 31, 2008, 6:42am EST
Have fun!!
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jan 31, 2008, 7:29am EST
It sounds like you are going to have some fun..good luck
Chuck M. Jan 31, 2008, 7:44am EST
That should be a blast! Have fun!
Sherrie H. Jan 31, 2008, 10:52am EST
I'm so excited for you! I have Fibromyalgia, and when we were there, I found that slowly increasing my exercise every day worked well. Being relaxed helped, too. And motivated to see all I could. I walked 6 miles one day, down to the sea and back. I would never do that at home, but I wanted to see what was at the "end of the rainbow" so badly that I just kept going, rested when I needed to, and made it just fine. I actually felt much better when I got home... than I do right now The exercise even helped work through the pain. Good luck to you! Slow and steady... It was good to prove to myself that I can do it!
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Jan 31, 2008, 11:58am EST
How exciting! You will have to take a ton of pictures so all of us out here in Gather land can see!
William M. Jan 31, 2008, 4:16pm EST
Congrats. Enjoy yourself.
Jennifer N. Jan 31, 2008, 9:41pm EST
That sounds so much fun...
Heather W. Jan 31, 2008, 10:38pm EST
Sounds like a great vacation. Have fun!
Congrats relax and enjoy yourself.
Emma L. Feb 1, 2008, 5:49am EST
Thank you for the great advice!
Alison H. Feb 2, 2008, 12:51pm EST
Sounds like an awesome trip. I loved being in the countryside as opposed to the big cities, when in the U.K., but I am sure you will love it all.
Alison H. Feb 2, 2008, 12:56pm EST
Emma, I don't know if you've seen this article about the connection between celiac and other autoimmune diseases, but if not, it may be helpful to you:

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977071532
wiaka's just ... curious Feb 2, 2008, 1:46pm EST
This is great, I hope to go to Ireland as it is a part of my background and it is so beautiful over there.

While in Ireland try to include the Giant's Causeway, I believe these are amazing and it should be do able as Ireland is just a bit larger then West Virginia.

Blessings
golds g. Feb 2, 2008, 6:54pm EST
good for you take the time to enjoy what you see my tip is have a great time!
Carrie O. Feb 2, 2008, 8:53pm EST
I hope you have an awesome trip and a wonderful birthday over there! Don't push yourself too hard and just do what you can each day and no more. You will do wonderfully I'm sure and I can't wait to see the pics you bring back.
necee t. Feb 4, 2008, 8:05pm EST
oh Emma... that's going to be a wonderful trip...
i'm sure you will do just fine...
just be sure to take your time and rest when you need to.... Blessings to you...always...
Sherrie H. Feb 5, 2008, 8:03pm EST
I'm so excited for you!!! Have a wonderful trip.
queen.susan . Feb 6, 2008, 2:39pm EST
how exciting and wonderful!
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lynn a. Feb 7, 2008, 3:39am EST
Oh, Emma, what a great birthday trip. I don't know about sites to see because we've never gone. There is a website for things to do in England that is full of stuff, but offhand I can't remember what it is called. But I bet it would be easy to find information for this easily on the Internet, and the same for Ireland. If I can remember I'll email you. And congratulations. This is wonderful.
Donna Besso Feb 8, 2008, 10:23am EST
I've heard the castles are just beautiful! This is wonderful that you are getting such a fantastic vacation!
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Feb 9, 2008, 10:10pm EST
sounds like a blast, vitamin D helps me a lot with Fibro
Ashley B. Feb 10, 2008, 3:07am EST
Sounds awesome..
Erika S. Feb 11, 2008, 1:46pm EST
I don't have any tips, but I hope you have a wonderful time.
Linda K. Feb 16, 2008, 6:27pm EST
Emma, I am so happy for you! I hope you have a great trip!
Haim Kadman Feb 20, 2008, 11:42am EST
Have a wonderful Emma, don't miss Scotland visit Edinburgh at least, Mary Stuart's castle! In England: Land's End, the Isle of Man in the south. Whatever places you'll visit, do enjoy.
Patty H. Feb 21, 2008, 3:02am EST
6 weeks?
What are we going to do without Emma for 6 weeks?
Patty H. Feb 21, 2008, 3:03am EST
Do some research, is the best I can tell you. I have never been to any of them places, but have seen many of pictures and it sure is beautiful.
Patty H. Feb 21, 2008, 3:03am EST
Do you have an extra large bag?
Something I can fit into?
Patty H. Feb 21, 2008, 3:05am EST
I dont know anything about CFS/Fibromyalgia. The best thing I can tell you is, talk to your doctor(s) or to a pharmist. I worked for Walgreens for 2 years and couldnt believe how much they know.
Patty H. Feb 21, 2008, 3:05am EST
The bst tip I can giver you is.....
Patty H. Feb 21, 2008, 3:05am EST
Have a wonderful wonderful time
Patty H. Feb 21, 2008, 3:05am EST
Stay safe and enjoy your time.
Trish A. Feb 21, 2008, 3:35am EST
It sounds like some great suggestions have been shared. What a treasure of a gift!

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