My vote for most valuable info posted to the list in CY1999, goes to Steve's posting (see below), and Claire's comments on it (see posting, 01/12/2000 from cjlisa@sprynet.com, same subject. Sorry, too long to re-post, but well worth the reading.) I can only emphasize Claire's point, that it is imperative to let the archives know you are coming in advance. The archives don't like surprise drop-ins who spend the day. Pete Mattli Ft. Myers, FL > ---------- Subj: [SWITZ] Re: SWITZERLAND-D Digest V00 #10 Date: 01/10/2000 9:31:56 PM Eastern Standard Time From: dash@nucleus.com (Steve Delton Henrich) To: SWITZERLAND-L@rootsweb.com Well, speaking from my blunders; you should compile a summary of what you do know and have two copies incase the airline loses a peice of your luggage. Find out the address's of the archives that would concern you for country and municipality if possible. This really depends on how much time you have in Europe. You should also prioritise just what is most inportant for you, and what is most realistic to acheive. I cannot speak for Switzerland, as I only visited Germany and the U.K.. But you should really do as much as you possibly can before you go. No matter how much time you have, it's never enough; and you want to maximize your experience!