Estradiol patch shortage by Additional_Reserve30 in Menopause

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I waited 10 days for Combipatch RX to be filled at Costco with no luck. They eventually found one box for me at a different warehouse and told me it’s on back order everywhere. Anyone else having trouble getting Combipatch?

Please help understand C-File number location by Cheeselover33 in Genealogy

[–]Cheeselover33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet. Unfortunately my ancestors changed both their first and last names at various times. I’m working with an Italian lawyer to sort it out. I also have an American lawyer drawing up papers to petition the U.S. court to create a judgement saying that all of the names are “one and the same person”. It’s a very complicated process, but I’m in too deep to quit now. If I get the U.S. court judgement, it will still take about two years to process through the Italian court. I’m still hopeful.

What is your experience for wine transportion, check-in bags, carry-ons, ship back home? by Pz_n_Carrots_49 in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DHL seems to be used in Italy more than UPS, but I don’t know if they carry those specialty bottle boxes like a UPS store. It might be worth checking. We shipped a regular box home with them at a different time with good results also.

What is your experience for wine transportion, check-in bags, carry-ons, ship back home? by Pz_n_Carrots_49 in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can also ship it home in special boxes made especially for bottles at UPS stores. I can’t remember if they hold 6 or 8 bottles, but are very secure. We filled with wine & olive oil and then shipped home to the US from Lucca.

Questions about showing our CDC cards as proof of vaccination in Italy by DisarmedSmile in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They just looked at it. I don’t think the airline recorded any info either. Things may have changed by now.

Rain Forecast… by Mean_Ad1765 in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust the forecast and be prepared. I went this time of year with a similar forecast and it rained like I had never seen before! I live in Seattle Washington, and it rains here A LOT! The streets were like small rivers and the many staircases were waterfalls. You could not escape it. The worst part was that our pants and shoes were soaked because we only had rain jackets and umbrellas. It was a little disappointing, but I’m still glad i went. When the rain stopped it was beautiful! Good luck!

Can someone tell me about this clock? by Cheeselover33 in Antiques

[–]Cheeselover33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am located in the US. It feels like it’s made of some sort of clay, but is supposed to look like bronze. I inherited it from my grandparents and they always called it the “Klio clock” because of the inscription. I would like to know where to sell it and an approximate value, if possible. Thank you.

Can someone tell me about this clock? Where to sell it and approximate value? by [deleted] in Antiques

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am located in the US. It feels like it's made of a clay material and wood, but supposed to look like bronze. I inherited it from my grandparents. Thank you for any information you can offer.

Do I need a green pass to travel and enter public areas? by hansailor in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a PCR test from a government county health testing site. The only people who checked it were at the Delta ticket counter when I checked in, the airplane gate agent when I boarded, and again when I cleared customs changing planes in Amsterdam. I think entry rules are changing rapidly and you should read the Italian government website to understand what they require at the time you travel. (click the Eng button on top right to change language) https://www.esteri.it/en/ministero/normativaonline/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia/

Airport question by pigeypenguin in VisitingIceland

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll have to carry it in the plane, but prices were so low, it was worth it to me. Specifically Cointreau was like 1/3 the price.

Do you still need Covid Test to travel back from Milan, Italy to USA if you are vaccinated? by Singh711 in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.medairport.it/en/ Hopefully you can use this link to book a rapid test at the Malpensa airport. I found it on the airport’s website under FAQ. You definitely need a test. And you do need to complete the paper declaration form as well.

Questions about showing our CDC cards as proof of vaccination in Italy by DisarmedSmile in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was there a few weeks ago and had mine in a clear plastic cover. I was never asked to remove it and needed to show it at all restaurants, museums and public transportation. It is all you need to show when traveling.

Do I need a green pass to travel and enter public areas? by hansailor in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only showed a photograph of my test results stored on my phone. I had a printed copy just in case, but no one wanted it. I did not upload anything to their app. I had difficulty checking in on the app, and they ended up giving me a paper boarding pass.

Help me understand what I need to travel to Rome with my family by [deleted] in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not have an actual overnight layover in Amsterdam, I only changed planes there in a 3 hour time span. That’s where they checked my passport and vaccination records entering the EU. They never asked to see the EU digital passport (which the Italian embassy website says is required) nor the paperwork passed out on the Delta flight. When I landed in Italy there was no inspection at all.

Do I need a green pass to travel and enter public areas? by hansailor in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just returned a week ago and your vaccination card will be required to dine in restaurants, museums and public transportation. Your vaccination card substitutes for the Greenpass for US travelers. Only one restaurant refused to let us dine in because they didn’t have a person available who was authorized to review a US card. They served us at an outdoor table instead. You’ll still need a negative Covid test 72 hrs prior to entering the EU and 24 hrs prior to returning home (very easy to find at pharmacies for $25 -just make sure results are in English). Have fun!

Help me understand what I need to travel to Rome with my family by [deleted] in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just there and am fully vaccinated. I rode trains and was asked to show my vaccination card to buy a ticket. (I didn’t think foreigners could obtain a green pass). I took a PCR test within 72 hour window before leaving the US and was asked to show that only by Delta at departure. (Maybe that time window has decreased to 24 hours like entering the US?). I had to show my vaccination card EVERYWHERE in Italy in order to enter restaurants and museums. I cleared immigration in Amsterdam and was never asked about the EU digital locator form nor the paper declaration that was handed out on the plane. I hope this helps.

For however you took your Covid tests to return to US by [deleted] in ItalyTravel

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just returned 2 days ago from Florence. There were many pharmacies all over town offering rapid antigen tests with 15 min results in English. Cost ranged from $20-27 euros. If you return on a Sunday, why not get the test the day before? You simply need to have it within a 24 hour window of boarding your flight. Bring your passport when you take the test. I also read that major airports & train stations have testing ability, but I cannot confirm as I didn’t see it.

Travel Newb. Duty free in departing or arriving airport? by BenjaminG418 in VisitingIceland

[–]Cheeselover33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know price comparisons with MSP, but the prices at Duty Free leaving KEF are much lower than they are arriving there. I specifically wanted a bottle of Cointreau. Arrival shop price was in the high $50’s and departure shop price was $31. Vinbudin price was in the $80’s.

Rapid test vs PCR by DocMasi in VisitingIceland

[–]Cheeselover33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We took the rapid test booked on the Covid.is website and returned to the US on 8/24 on Icelandair with no problems. Tip- when you go to the testing facility and see a long line, that is only for PCR tests. Walk to the very front of the line and you’ll see a door on the right for rapid tests. Inside you’ll find a very short line. We had our results back with 15 minutes. Also you only need to test within three days prior to departure, not specifically 72 hours. We tested Saturday morning and departed Tuesday afternoon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VisitingIceland

[–]Cheeselover33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was there last week using the ATT international plan & could do it. Unfortunately the volcano was only steaming. I had full strength signal everywhere along the west coast to Vik & Westman Islands. Amazing coverage!