Another step closer.  Today my new passport arrived.  Surprised me as it only took 3 weeks to get it.  When ordering it they say to expect at least a six week wait time.  Nice to have this out of the way.

So, passport? Check!
Airline tickets? Check!
Hotels and B and B's? Check!
Car rental? Nope!
Train? Nope!
But, they are on the agenda.