SF3! I didn't know very many people that were going and it really didn't fit in my work schedule. I really did want to go as I had been to Krakow quite a few times and missed the Cloth Market. :) Ha! And Wawel Castle/Cathedral. Airbnb has come a long way since then. They got a makeover so to speak, there are better accommodations available and many are priced right. I should say that there are accommodations for every wallet. Much nicer, I might add. They have gotten better than they ever were.

You said you would go back again and I have to agree. I was enamored with many of the places I have gone to, but, there is so much out there, and I wanted to give them a broader sense of what the world was like. If I had to choose for you? I would choose Italy, but, you have probably already gone there. I never travel to warm climates in July or August. All the tourists love it then, although I don't know why. I have gone in July and August many times, but, now, I can choose better with seniority, so. I'd rather poke my eyes out with a stick.

I am truly glad you had a good time and the extra $$ were available for you to spring for a few things that made a difference to you and the family.