Eleanor,  Great suggestion for Michelle.  Thanks! 

I received my first e-mail from her this morning when I woke up.  She has arrived in Italy safe and sound.  

I knew she wouldn't sleep on the plane.  Remember the story of the "Princess and the Pea"?  Well Michelle has to have conditions just right or she can't sleep.  Trying to sleep in a seat half the size of Southwest seats must have been horrendous.  Next time go for the First Class seats.  

Have fun but be safe.  A mom is allowed to say that!  :-)