William Rottkamp

RE: Our Lady Queen of Peace Pilgrimage to the Medjugorje Youth Festival

July 30-August 8, 2008

Dear Kristin,

As usual it was a beautiful trip from beginning to end.  We were welcomed at the home we stayed, they are a lovely family.  Penny did a good job as usual and she helped us to get involved in all the special activities.  It was extra special having PatiAnn Steven and Conner McDonald.  It was a blessed wee, Great Pilgrims and great weather.

Thank you Peace be with you,

Bill Rottkamp

From: B.Mortiga-Sazon
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 11:49 AM
To: paul@206tours.com
Subject: Re: WELCOME BACK! TOUR 111 - AUGUST 3rd, 2008.Holy Land

Dear Milanka, Rinda, Paul and all 206 tours staff,

I can't thank you enough for making this tour possible. Everything went well as expected.
Our tour guide Joseph was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond as far as making our trip as comfortable as possible. Father Gilbert was always there for our spiritual needs. Reading my Bible will never be the same again after this trip. It absolutely made my life richer spiritually after this pilgrimage.

I have gained new friends and reaquainted with old friends who came with the tour.
I will definitely keep you in mind for another pilgrimage in the future.

Take care and God Bless you all.

Bella Mortiga-Sazon

From: ron mirro
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 4:13 PM
To: rinda@206tours.com
Subject: Re: Connections

Thanks. I believe that I arrive in Split before the rest of the group tomorrow. Should I just sit tight at the airport until the others arrive?

By the way, this is my fifth pilgrimage.
Javier is by far the best tour guide that I have had. He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. He goes out of his way and beyond the call of duty. It is also nice to see a tour guide who is very reverent. As you may recall, I had a rough start to the trip. My flight from New York got cancelled, and then when I finally arrived, my luggage was lost. Javier went out of his way to help me out (including coming to the bus station with me to pick up my luggage). Paul was extremely helpful as well coordinating from NY with Javier to catch me up with the group.
 

From: Irene Grubliauskas

Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 10:45 PM
To: paul@206tours.com
Subject: Feedback: Tour 111 Aug. 3 - 12, 2008

Dear 206 Tours,
 
First, I would like to thank you for guiding me safely through the Holy Land and bringing me back to the States alive. Needless to say, I did have some apprehensions, but I felt perfectly at ease with a knowledgeable tour guide and itinerary.
 
Also, having seen my flight schedule, I was dismayed at the number of connections that I needed to reach my destination.  Never having flown Austrian Airlines, I was in for a big surprise. They were wonderful! Even though each flight had a late departure, I never missed a single connection, nor was forced to sit at the airport for lengthy lay-overs. The service, meals/entertainment, aircraft comfort and amenities were terrific!
 
Father Gilbert, the spiritual director of the tour, was truly inspired, and inspiring. With previous religious pilgrimages (not affiliated with 206tours), the accompanying priest seemed to be there for " a free ride." Father Tom Gilbert was a joy! I would highly recommend getting him "on board" for future trips, as his presence was a great asset.
 
Thank you. also, for finding a roommate for me. We got along just fine, and, I saved money on the single-room supplement.
 
The hotels that were chosen for our pilgrimage trip were undeniably superior tourist class. Unfortunately. because of our schedules, we did not have time to enjoy the pool and health club facilities.
 
I was very pleased with my 206 tour and applaud the organization required to make such a fascinating tour run smoothly.
Let me also thank you for your cap - the heat started to burn the part in my hair, and I used it frequently! The cross is artistically very tasteful and the certificate, which I have framed already, and both beautiful souvenirs of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
 
I would highly recommend 206tours to anyone. God bless you and your entire team. 

Sincerely,
Irene Grubliauskas
Tour 111, Aug. 3 - 12, 2008

From: Adrianne Mazzy Moeller

Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 9:41am

Subject: Tour to france

Dear Sir or Madam,

        I returned from a pilgrimage to Lourdes and Paris, July 25 to august 1 run by 206 Tours and Rev. Eugene Carella. I thank you for a wonderfully planned trip to France!

All went well changes of planes at Pau, luggage arrived at each transfer point. Most of all out guides were wonderful. Jesus (I didn’t get his complete name) was excellent, sheepherding us at each site with good information on short cuts and the best times to go to the holy places. He was caring and patient and very polite as well as friendly. You are lucky to have such a knowledgeable employee.

Our guides in Paris, jenny was exceptional. She gave us lots of history of many areas we visited and passed while on the bus, on foot and gatherings at our hotel. She even remained with us as far as allowed by the airport when we were departing Paris.

I also compliment you and your choice of hotels. Each one was modern, clean and comfortable. The accessibility in each area was great. Just a short walk to all places in Lourdes and the metro in Paris.

Many kudos to you and 206 tours. I would recommend you and your organization to my friends

Sincerely,

Adrianne Mazzy Moeller

From: Lucille Hess
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 4:30 PM
Subject: Feedback for OLQP Youth Festival Pilgrimage to Medjugorje Jul 30-Aug 8, 2008

Dear Kristin,
    The pilgrimage to Medjugorje was outstanding! I had wonderful flights both to and from Split. I really liked going through Düsseldorf and Munich Airports on the way to Split. The flight home to Newark via Munich was very comfortable too. I appreciated the aisle seats on all my flights.
    Staying at Josef Tunin’s home was again exceptional! The family is so accommodating and make the stay very comfortable and happy. I thank you for all the arrangements you made for me, especially making sure I flew in and out of Newark International Airport.
    I look forward to returning to Medjugorje and traveling with 206 Tours again.
    Thank you and God bless you for all your efforts!
    Lucille

From: Penny Abbruzesse
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 7:07 AM
To: kristin@206tours.com
 

I never got a chance to thank you personally for such an amazing pilgrimage

last week!      You did a fabulous job and I'd love to take you out to lunch,

to say thank you, thank you, thank you!   

You are absolutely worth your weight in gold...more so if you were 300 lbs   

With Love and Prayers,

Penny

From: linda o'connor
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:29 PM
To: rinda@206tours.com
Subject: Medjugorje Youth Festival - JULY

Dear Rinda,

Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful tour for me and the rest of my group. I have not
done a tour before and didn't know what to expect. Our tour guide was wonderful and I had such a
great experience in Medjugorje. I plan to bring my sister and my nephews next year. I felt very safe
and everything was taken care of for me. Thank you to all of you, for our wonderful hosts at the Pansion Ana and all of you who helped to make our trip a truly blessed one!

God bless you,
Linda O'Connor

From: Penny Abbruzesse
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 4:18 PM
To: milanka@206tours.com; kristin@206tours.com
Subject: Steven McDonald Grp  Medjugorje Youth Festival

It was a FABULOUS pilgrimage and Steven on cloud 9

Ratko was a life saver once we got to Split and took care of the seats for the return flight right away so we didn't have to worry about that!    It was just a little hair raising when they insisted that Steven take his seat in the back of the plane assigned in Munich to Split, but through the grace of God, the front of the plane was empty and we said that we would pay the difference when we got to Split just to get Steven on in business, but like I said through the grace of God and all of you, it worked out like clockwork once we got over the hump.

The group from Attleboro really blended in after a few days of long faces and everyone helped each other with helping Kathy, Art and the kids with our extra clothing, etc. and Marica did their wash every day and so it was truly blessed and we all had a fabulous time.

Sr. Janja's Mass at her chapel and going to the Divine Mercy Chapel yesterday was such a gift to all of us to have these two private Masses and Fr. Tino was an absolute treasure.

I can't thank you all enough and I'll write again tomorrow and you were all very much in our hearts and prayers throughout!     

Love and Prayers and our deepest gratitude for helping to make this dream #2 possible for Steven, Patti and Conor and for all of us as well, Penny

From: Bridgette McCarthy
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 3:20 PM
To: 'Rinda Kanidinc'
Subject: RE: Fatima, Spain and Lourdes and Paris - JULY

Hello Rinda,
I had a wonderful trip! This was my first trip out of the country, and my first pilgrimage. I met so many wonderful people and had the opportunity to see many beautiful places. Javier was excellent! His care, compassion, humor, and faith set all my fears to rest and made this trip truly a journey towards God. Father Brooks also made this trip very spiritually enriching. The reverence he showed while celebrating the Eucharist was inspiring and a joy to behold. I would like to thank everyone at 206 Tours for making all the arrangements for my trip. Keep up the good work...

Bridgette McCarthy

From: Gurtrude Rusche 

Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 11:38 AM
To: 'Rinda Kanidinc' 

Subject:  Fatima, Spain and Lourdes- JULY

Dear Rinda,

The Pilgrimage Tour was wonderful.  It all went smoothly without any problems.  Our guide made our trip with his spiritual outlook and thoughtfulness.  When we were in line for the baths, which was very long, he brought us sandwiches as it was the lunch hour. Also water as it was very hot. Father Bob  was the spiritual grace that kept us focused on why we were there with his beautiful masses and prayers. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this trip.  This is the first tour I have taken.  It was a hard trip that was surprisingly  easy.  By hard I mean that we had lots to see and do with the short time we had in each place.  The one thing that was so heartwarming was the Faith in all the people who came there from all over the world. Our bus driver was always on time and a good driver with such narrow streets.  This tour was truly a spiritual journey for me.  The Only * complaint I have is in the food at the last hotel I stay in  in Lourdes - Hotel Moderne.  It was awful and we were there for three nights.  God Bless!  

Gertrude Rusche

From: Susan Roesinger  Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 11:56 AM
To: rinda@206tours.com  Subject: Lourdes, Paris, Nevers and Lisieux - JULY

Hi Rinda

I recently was a Pilgrim on/with Fr. Eugene Carrella's Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Paris, Nevers, and Lisieux. Fr. Eugene so inspired us all in his Religious Dedication and Commitment and it was such a comfort to know Fr. Eugene was with us every moment of THE WAY as he kept us all together and as ONE and always made us feel that at any time we could approach him and talk to him......AT ANY MOMENT....... HE KEPT THE FAITH FOR US AND THEN SOME....JUST IN CASE WE GOT OVERWHELMED....which I did.....so it was a great comfort to know Fr. Eugene was there at our sides AT EVERY MOMENT.  This truly wonderful Pilgrimage was, for me, an incredibly inspirational and life-changing experience filled with much Faith and Love for our God and for Blessed Mother. I am at home now feeling totally transformed and feeling even so much more happy and proud to be Catholic, even though I have ALWAYS been most proud and very happy to be raised Catholic all through my many years...thanks to the inspiration and guidance of my wonderful Parents who are no longer here but who still are here with me ALWAYS....in Spirit. This AMAZINGLY INSIGHTFUL Journey has been a very positive turning point in my life and as I am sure in the lives of many who witnessed ALL along with me. Our Pilgrimage, which we all accomplished together with Fr. Eugene,  just validated it all for me as a Catholic and made my Religious Attestations all the more exciting and eager to profess to ALL I SEE . And in since doing so, I could actually see that those who listened to me really were convinced that I had truly witnessed MUCH MORE than just a trip to Beautiful France.....Europe. Paris truly is a MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY but this PILGRIMAGE was THEEEEEE MOST BEAUTIFUL TO BEHOLD OF ALL FRANCE SITES. WE ALL SAW A LOVING GOD HERE.....ALL LOVING....

Our Guides.......Jesus in Lourdes and Jennifer (Jenny) in Paris, Nevers, and Lisieux were EXCEPTIONALLY KIND AND ENDEARING AND WONDERFUL  and MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE and "SO VERY MUCH 'DOWN TO EARTH'."  They took care of us on every step of our Religious Journey. Their loyalty and dedication was truly evident in their Hearts as they made sure to provide us with every bit of information available during our "PILGRIMAGE WAY." They came into our "Pilgrimage World" with all of us together and just "held our hands" so-to-speak throughout and made sure we experienced everything possible that we could ultimately experience and, too, they made every juncture so smooth and easy for us throughout. I could not help but realize how much they loved their work. Each forgot about themselves and focussed on us. 206 Tours should feel very privileged and fortunate to have Jesus and Jennifer(Jenny) as Pilgrimage Guides. They are invaluable to you as they were so very much invaluable to we Pilgrims.

There is so much more to say and express but FOR SURE........I have come home to my family with a rejuvinated FAITH and LOVE and JOY for my God. Now it will be so much more easier to stop and smell the roses and REALIZE AGAIN in how beautiful life really and truly is because of our Catholic Faith that we so cherish and  have cherished AND that this Pilgrimage has helped us to REMEMBER WITH JOY how "RICH IN FAITH" we all are.....Thanks to OUR DIVINE PROVIDENCE in OUR GOD who NEVER ABANDONS US.

GOD IS LOVE. AND...... GOD AND LOVE NEVER DIES WHERE FAITH EXISTS.......We are the luckiest Pilgrims.......IT'S ALL LOVE..........ALWAYS WITH GOD. If anyone I travelled with reads this from me, just know I am so privileged and happy to have known you all and look forward to seeing you all again....You all have inspired me......We had such a great group of us....Again, so much more to say......words I do not think will ever capture our experiences totally........we all must just rely on our Hearts and Remembrances and of course......MOST ESPECIALLY......OUR FAITH-FILLED SOULS.....I LOVE YOU ALL.....GODSPEED.......Don't mind the typos:):):

Sincerely yours, 

Susan Roesinger

From: Marie Dacey
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:41 AM
To: rinda@206tours.com
Subject: Re: Fatima, Spain and Lourdes- JULY

Dear Rinda,

   We had such a wonderful spiritual pilgrimage. I want to thank you for all you did for us before we left. My husband and grandson Nicholas also feel the same way as I do. I myself had been to Lourdes and Fatima and Spain before but this was the first time for my husband Jim and grandson Nick. This was the best ever.

    Our tour guide Javair was just wonderful. He is the best tour guide I have ever had. Our tour number was #37. He went over and above what he had to do. So many of us needed extra needs and he was there for everyone. He is a very spiritual guide. He was a good example to all of us on how to be kind and loving. He made us all feel like a family.

    Just to tell you an example on his kindness. We decided to go to the baths in Lourdes. It was our last full day. The lines were so long.  We had to get on line at 11am. Well time was going and we were not able to get any lunch. Here it is now going on 3 hours and we still on line. Javair went and bought all of us sandwiches and we passed them out to the ladies. What a life saver he was. It was a very hot day and we were all feeling the weather. We were all starving. We were all so thankful to him. All of the  ladies were so happy he was there for us.

    I myself needed him to stop the bus one day when we were traveling to use the rest room. I told Javair and he was so kind to make sure to stop for me. I was so grateful to him. I would love to go on another pilgrimage and have him again as my guide. My grandson will be 16 on the 4th of August and he was so impressed. To see a teenager get inspired is great. My family all appreciated the kindness that was given to us.

    Fr. Bob also was wonderful. He is such a great priest. His mass his talks were so inspiring. I myself was touched by the whole pilgrimage. I had not been saying my rosary every day but I feel Our Blessed Mother touched me so I told Our Blessed Mother from now on I was going to try to do the Rosary every day.

     I had been to Lourdes and Fatima before but this time I felt even closer. This year the 150 year of Our Lady of Lourdes was the best ever.

I would recommend everyone to go. What graces what blessings that Our Blessed Mother was giving to all of us.
Thank you once again.

God Bless You

love Marie Dacey

From: Fr. Eugene
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:10:58 EDT
To: <rinda@206tours.com>
Subject: Re: Lourdes, Paris, Nevers and Lisieux - JULY

Dear Rinda,

      We just returned this evening. It was a great trip. The guides were wonderful...accommodating and knowledgeable. Everyone seemed to have had a wonderful and uplifting pilgrimage. The hotels were also great. I thank you for putting together such a comprehensive and spiritual pilgrimage. I hope to work with you again in the future.

Sincerely,

Fr. Eugene Carrella

From: Claire Patterson  Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 12:02 PM
To: Rinda Kanidinc
Subject:  Lourdes, Paris, Nevers and Lisieux - JULY

My daughter and I had a great trip.  We were very pleased with the tour.  This was my third 206 pilgrimaged and all went smoothly.  I particularly enjoyed our tour guide in Lourdes (Jesus) and our spiritual Director (Fr. Eugene.)  Sincerely, Claire Patterson

From: Fr. Peter M. Aquino
To: Milanka@206tours.com
Subject: Heartfelt Thanks

Dear Milanka and 206 company,                                                                       July 26, 2008

Greetings in the Lord Jesus and Mother Mary, Peace and Grace be with you!. I am so sorry that it is Only * now that express my sincere THANKS in writing, but my deep gratitude is always in my heart with prayers that God continue to bless you and your 206 Company.

With all those who joined the Pilgrimage, I express my heartfelt  gratitude for your patience, sacrifices, prayers, and perseverance in helping us all. Our group leader Gloria shared me that she underwent so much trials and sacrifices for this pilgrimage more than any others. Let me assure you that for most of us pilgrims, this was not just memorable and beyond forgetting pilgrimage but it was at every step blessed and grace-filled. We had a mission to pray with holy hour and celebrate the Eucharist for priests all over the world  and our group was blessed  to  participate  at the solemn feast of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland with Holy Mass and procession presided by Cardinal Dziwisz with several bishops and priests including myself.

Our hotel accommodations with breakfast and diner are all very good specially in Krakow, Poland and Vilnus, Lithuania where we spent two nights in each respectively. Mariola our Tour leader was great and very patient and helpful. Together with Gloria they were both like good Shepherdess leading us to experience the best of Poland and Lithuania according to the plan and our bus driver is very good and helpful to all of us.

Every church, shrine, and basilica we visited and prayed specially the Holy Mass and Holy Hour, we prayed for you and everyone who serves in your 206 Company for we all know we will never make this pilgrimage without your prayers, unselfish sacrifices, and great services with love and perseverance. I am sure most if not all those who made this pilgrimage with the right intention express the same gratitude I am saying to you now. I am sorry it is Only * now that I put it in writing but as I said it is always in my mind and heart. I am praying that God will bless and reward you and your Company abundantly every time you help and make sacrifice for any pilgrim or group of pilgrims.

In Jesus and our Blessed Mother Mary,

Fr. Peter M. Aquino

From: Casas Kathy  Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 2:11 AM
To: rinda@206tours.com   Subject: Holy Land and Medjugorje

Dear Rinda,
I know Our Lady directed us to you when we booked our pilgrimage through 206 Tours! Our tour guide, Jack, was not Only * very knowledgable about the country and sites visited, but his timing so we didn't wait in long lines, along with his personal care for each of our needs was amazing. His love of Christ and desire for us to remain focused on Him throughout the trip was such a gift. Being able to have mass with Fr.Anthony at each of the holy sites was another
blessing. We also loved returning to Medjugorje. Slavenka took great care of us and made sure we had time for many special experiences while we were there.
We would travel with 206Tours again.
Thank you for your great service.
Kathy, Leon, and Kahale (11 years)

From: SAMMY FRIEND
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:05 PM
To: Rinda Kanidinc
Subject: Re: Medjugorje - JUNE

Absolutely enjoyed our spiritual journey with Our Lady of Medjugorje! Cannot say enough about our well prepared, experienced, and dedicated spiritual director Fr. Bill Elder,who sees to it that we are on a true pilgrimage and that we get the most out of our walk towards God with our Blessed Mother!
And what can you say about our tour director Slavenka except to say that she is absolutely the best! We were always kept up to date to know what to expect from day to day, everything well planned.
May Our Lady call us back for another walk closer to God!
Peace/Paz/Mir,
Merced & Lupe Solano
San Antonio,Texas
June 19-27,2008

From: nicholas zientarski
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:56 AM
To: Rinda Kanidinc
Subject: Re: All Italiana Shrines - JUNE / JULY
 
Dear Rinda,
May I thank you for all the work and preparation that went into planning our pilgrimage to Italy. It was an outstanding trip. Although our group was small, I think it is safe to say that we not Only * enjoyed meeting and getting to know one another but also enriching our faith at the many beautiful locations that we went to. Everything went so smoothly and was coordinated very well. The accomodations were excellent, the food was wonderful, and our guide was very helpful and kept us on track. There are many memories that we will have from this pilgrimage and we were especially fortunate to have seen Padre Pio as well as visit the basilica of St. Paul outside the walls during this special year for these two saints. I look forward to being spiriual director on another pilgrimage, hopefully next summer!!! Thanks so much and God bless all of you at 206 Tours!!!

-Fr. Nick Zientarski (All Italian Shrines/ Classic Italy) 

From: Fr. Jim Sullivan

Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:36 AM
To: Milanka Lachman
Subject:

Dear Milanka,
My gratitude to you, for saying yes to your ministry to pilgrims.  What an awesome responsibility, what a great way to make a living!  I was thinking just the other day how it is almost ten years since I first wrote you, from St. Patrick's Seminary, about a couple of trips I hoped to get together, for the summer of 1999.  I wrote in the autumn of 1998, and you PHONED me back, which just blew me away!  I think I knew from that first phone call that I was going to know you the rest of my life. 
 
Thanks, Milanka, for everything. God bless you and everyone, at 206.
 
Father Jim

From: Anthony Giamello
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:51 AM
To: Rinda Kanidinc
Subject:  The Holy Land and Medjugorje - JUNE

From: Mary Ann Peregoy
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 11:47 AM
To: Kristin@206tours.com
Subject: Medjugorje--May 12-20, 2008

My Dear Kristin,  May Our Blessed Lady bless you for your beautiful work.  to say I was in Heaven , would not describe my experience.  God Love you and bless you. Rafael, how spiritual, was -- well words cannot describe this beautiful young man, and Slavenka Jelavic, WELL< What a team!! When I go again, God willing, I hope He will bless me with these two beautiful people,  You all are in my daily prayers, and again hank you for a heavenly experience.

Prayerful greetings, Mary Ann Peregoy

From: Martin J. Bancroft
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:53:46
To:Rinda Kanidinc <rinda@206tours.com>
Subject: Once in a lifetime Italy - JUNE


Dear Rinda, This was an amazing trip. We were small in number, but we made up for it in quality!!! Super people. They absolutely loved the Hotel Michaelangelo and its wonderful location. It was sunny and hot everyday...w/ the exception of the day of our arrival (a few sprinkles). The excursion to Assisi was magnificent/magical...I think the trip to Orvieto was "overkill" (the pilgrims were hot and tired by that time). All in all...it was a true blessing. We were blessed so many times. God Bless everyone @ 206 Tours, Fr. Mickey

From: Marie E. Hankins Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 3:12 PM
To: rinda@206tours.com
Subject: Marie Hankins  Tour #3  June

I just want to let you know that I enjoyed my trip to Lourdes and Medjugorje. We did the tour where Bernadette lived.  Doing the procession was great.

Being in Medjugorje was wonderful.  It was like coming home.  I stayed in the same house, Ana Pansian, where I stayed 4 years ago, and had the same tour guide, which I was very happy about that.  Slavenka is an excellent guide. I got to see and have my picture taken with Vicka. 

It was a good trip.  And I didn't even lose my luggage.

Thanks for all the good arrangements.

Marie Hankins

From: Barbara Finley

Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:35 PM To: rinda@206tours.com Subject: pilgrimage

Dear Rinda,

Just wanted you to know that everything went perfectly on our trip. I must say that Paul was wonderful in making our last minute trip possible...he went above and beyond the call of duty and didn't even act "put out". He is a very special young man.

Our accomodations in Vienna were also very nice and right across the street from the railway station.

Thank you again for making our trip possible.

Love and prayers,
Barbara Finley

From: Louise Lotze
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:21 PM
To: Rinda Kanidinc
Subject:  Medjugorje - MAY

Dear Rinda:

My trip was just grand to say the least. I did not return home until June 5th as I had extended my stay longer in Medjugorje.

All my flights worked out fine. The one in Munich to go to Zagreb was cancelled but they put me on a later flight which still gave me time to make my connection to Dubrovnik.

I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Iko's pansion again. They are very gracious hosts. Slavenka was my guide for 3 days and she is always very professional but very friendly and helpful.

I am hoping to travel with the 206 Tours again and hope that there will be a group to travel with me.

Thank you for all your help and consideration in making my entire trip a success. It was wonderful visiting my grandchildren in Brussels and my daughter in Augsburg, Germany. I can't thank you enough for all your careful planning for me.

May God Bless the 206 Tours and all its staff members.

Sincerely,

Louise Lotze, Ohio
 

From: marian Stankiewicz Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 3:29 PM
To: 'Jennifer Pinchasick' Subject: In Appreciation

Tuesday June 17, 2008

206 Tours
In appreciation and thank you Fatima Portugal: Tour #36.
I want to thank the personnel at 206 Tours for a wonderful travel experience.
All the arrangements were great. The hotel in Lisbon was comfortable and had great food.

The tour of Lisbon was enjoyable and informative, and the guide was very knowledgeable.

The Guide Jesus was excellent. He knew his history. He cared very much about his travelers and went out of his way to be of assistance. There was a balance between tours, prayer and time for sightseeing.

The hotel Santa Maria in Fatima was superb. The staff was caring and went out of their way to fulfill requests for assistance. After the tour group left, they treated my friend and I as if we were royalty, meeting our every need.
The food and service were superb, I rate this hotel as a five star hotel.
We met people from many different countries: Australia, Germany, Austria and England.
The persons in our group became friends in a very short time.
The weather in Portugal was wonderful, sixty five to seventy five degrees.
It was great to have just a few plane transfers.
The atmosphere in Fatima is reverent and peaceful The processions and ceremonies are inspiring, and it’s awesome to be in the places where the apparitions took place.

Suggestions: Travel on another day other than Sunday. Traveling on Sunday does not allow attendance for Mass and it is so important to keep the Sabbath day holy. Use electronic tickets instead of paper tickets. Then tickets are less likely to be lost.

Thank you for a wonderful blessed trip. Fatima touched my heart and my inner spirit.

I look forward to traveling to Poland in the summer of 2009.

Marian Stankiewicz

May 29, 2008

Kristin Ryan Shea

206 Tours

333 Marcus Blvd

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Dear Ms. Shea,

Our pilgrimage with Gloria Saulog on May 11-20, 2008 to the Holy Land was great.  Best of all our Tour Guide, George A Said, was superb. He was excellent.  So far, he was the best tour guide we have encountered.  Joseph, our driver, was also great.

With Gloria, George, and Joseph in our tour to the Holy Land, our pilgrimage was so memorable.  Our stay in the Holy Land was something we will treasure all the days of our lives.

Sincerely,

Consuelo S. Garcia

From: Colin de Cruz       Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 9:48 AM
To: Milanka Lachman   Subject:

Dear Milanka

I would like you to know that the trip we made to Europe last year was a very holy and meaningful experience

and it also gave us the opportunity to meet some lovely people. Both tour guides were most helpful to

Mary who had to have a wheel chair for most of the time.

Best wishes from us both.

Colin

From: Rev. Neil Buchlein
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:27 PM
 

Greetings from West Virginia! Our trip to Medjugorje was very good once we were able to get out of West Virginia and Washington, D.C. We encountered some unusual snags with weather, mechanical problems, and being promised seating arrangements that never materialized. I don't think that I have ever had a pilgrimage where there was not at least some type of snag. It is all part of the experience even though we may not like it at the time. All in all, our group from here did get split up into two groups and we lost one day. The weather cooperated and the groups were also able to see Vicka and be present for Ivan's first public apparition before we left. I would say that seeing four
out of six visionaries was certainly a blessing even though we were staying with two. Miraculously all of the medical supplies, made it without any problem and no bags were searched or items confiscated.

It was indeed wonderful to be with Mirjana and Jakov. Both did grant us private sessions with the group of 58 although Jakov is still very shy and reserved.

Peace and Goodness,
Fr. Neil

From: Celina Serrata

Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 5:40 PM
To: Billy Ryan
Subject: Italy – May - Consecrated Virgins Pilgrimage

Dear Billy,

I enjoyed every minute of the pilgrimage.  The hotels, the tour guides, and the bus driver made it possible to relax and enjoy the moment.  The food was an experience for me but I enjoyed each meal to the fullest, and even the deserts.

Thanks for providing window seats all the way, as I flew from here to there, and from there to here!  My Only * problem was having to spend the night at the airport terminal. Flights were delayed due to “mother nature and her decision to change the weather” …. Otherwise, I enjoyed the well planned trip….from here to there, and from there to here.  Keep up the great work!!

Blessings,

Celina Serrata

From: Ann Gishpert

Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 1:28 PM
To: Billy Ryan
Subject: Italy -Consecrated Virgins Pilgrimage

Billy,

Anne

From: Cora Galasan

Subject: HOLY LAND TOUR #111 MAY 11-20, 2008

Hi Milanka,

I just want to know if you received the note I sent you May 26,2008. Enclosed with the short letter I composed in a hurry  attesting to the excellent tour guide (George Said) and bus driver (Joseph) you had provided us on our latest pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Below the short note are the signatures of the members of our large group 43 people who were as happy and satisfied for the excellent service that George and Joseph rented us.  We could not have better people - courteous, patient, respectful and just plain nice people. We highly recommend them to future pilgrims to the Holy Land. 

The group, my sister, Gloria and I would like to thank you very much for listening and answering to our needs for a better tour guide.

We now plan for our next pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey, to follow the footsteps of Saint Paul. I checked your 2008 catalog but I did not see any mention of these two countries together in one tour.  Please let me know if you have design an schedule for these two countries for next year or the next year 2010 sometime in March or November. Some members of my own group here Southern California have express interest in this particular tour. 

We would like also to thank Kristin for her patience, and understanding in working with us to make this pilgrimage a success. 

Hope to be touring by booking with your company again...God Bless...

Cora 

From: Florence

Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:04 PM
To: billy@206tours.com
Subject: Consecrated Virgins Pilgrimage to Italy

Dear Billy

...the driver, Massimo was wonderful, good sense of humor, kind and very helpful...compassionate, patient. 

Gaia was extraordinary!!!  She fit in so well, related to everyone as if she were a member of our 'family'...

she was funny, and informative, helpful and enthusiastic...she and I took one of our women to the hospital...

and we all laughed and tried to see the bright side of things.  She (and Massimo)...she was so reverent

in the sanctuaries we visited...incredibly patient and supportive...I don't know if she actually works for you but she is a gem.

Isabel was marvelous...so helpful to everyone, always smiling and patient and kind...

the Only * problem...and it was a major one...was that there were no facilities, no support for those who could not walk well...Italy does not seem to make provision for their handicapped...the walks were long, often over wet, cobblestoned streets...one woman fell and hurt herself...I enjoyed the walks thoroughly but others had a very difficult time and often had to take taxis...an added expense...but again, that is Italy but it is a good thing to keep in mind...

But it was beautiful for me...I'd lived in Italy, studied in Italy and it was good to be there...I'd never been to San Giovanni Rotondo or Pietrelcina and that was good...beautiful and sacred...thanks for all you did....it was a blessed time ....

Florence 

From: Annabelle Wallace

To: Javier

Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:03 PM

Subject: Thank you for a wonderful pilgrimage

Dear Javier,

I want to thank you for all the energy, time and dedication you gave us along the pilgrimage. You truly did “above and beyond” the call of duty and myself (and I believe the group) are truly grateful.  You are a spiritual young man who works from his heart, a very special blessing.

I send you and your family love and prayers.  With much appreciation to have had you be our “guide” (in many ways).

Thank you. Peace,

Annabelle Wallace

From: Dr. Magalis Aguilera Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 2:51 PM
To: Billy Ryan
Subject: Consecrated Virgins Pilgrimage

Dear Mr. Ryan,

The pilgrimage was a great  and complete positive experience to me. Isabel Bettwy did the best

for us during the journey  and we were so comfortable with her way to be there for us.