The only thing extra I'd add to this advice is, while in Ireland buy an extra 100 postcards, put them in a big envelope (bought on site) and ship them home for the next time. <g> Pays to be prepared. And maybe ask the person who got you the 100 if they want their own supply while you're there. On the camera....more memory is better...more more more. That's small, fits in a cosmetic case...not heavy...more memory means more pictures...<g> Of course, you could upload them to a place like your own webpage...thumbnails wouldn't take as long and then the folks at home can check your page for updates on your travels. (and doing a webpage, a basic one is sooo easy) Beth Cherkowsky http://members.aol.com/cougartoys/alley.html ebay seller id = woadieland -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 1:59 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DONEGAL] DSL connections in Ireland Hi Virginia, (some text deleted for convenience) bring charger for your camera battery and I recommend an extra battery for backup. I also carry two discs one with 128 and one with 8 mg memory for a backup. I carry my camera's software so that I can download to whomever I am visiting's computer if they want a copy of my pictures. I would bring blank CD's and save my pictures to CD's so that I could unload my camera when desired. Personally, I would only bring a laptop if absolutely needed. Potential for theft exists. But the biggest disadvantage is the loss of freedom of movement and carefree travel the extra expensive baggage demands. A journal and a camera are all you really need and a fanny pack big enough to carry them. Now here is my best free advice. Find someone who is traveling to Ireland before you. Give them money to buy you 100 postcards. (More if desired) When you get them, sit down and write one to everyone you know and address them. Pack them in your carry on luggage. At Shannon or Dublin buy your postage stamps at the airport and post them. They will have a chance of beating you home and have taken none of your valuable travel time. And your friends and family will be impressed and don't need to know of your postcard shenanigans until they need the same advice. Have a great time on your visit. Judy ==== IRL-CO-DONEGAL Mailing List ==== This list is for anyone researching ancestors in County Donegal Ireland. Thank you for joining our forum. Our Ireland website is: http://irelandgenealogyprojects.rootsweb.com/ ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237