Thanks to everyone who helped me plan our trip.  It exceeded our expectations...which is saying a lot!  We both had a wonderful time.  The people and the scenery were both spectacular.  I kept a blog on travelpod app on my Ipad.  It took time, but I am glad I did it!  I attached the blog.  Please excuse any typos or errors, I didn't edit it when I got home, preferring to keep in its original form (sometimes written late at night, sometimes early in the morning!) If it doesn't work, you can follow the blog at this link:  http://blog.travelpod.com/print-travel-blog/basketmakeramy/1/tpod.html

Thanks to Michelle, Tony2phones, and others who helped me as I researched and researched!  My only regret is that we didn't have enough time to do everything!  (But who can in one trip?!)

To those planning trips...lucky you!!!  Whatever you do, you won't be disappointed!

Cheers!

Amy