Quote Originally Posted by JamesV
Have you considered a mono-pod instead? Like it was started in some Museums and Castles they might not let you use a tri-pod, it takes up to much floor space. On the other hand a mono-pod does not and you can save weight

James
The biggest problem with traveling with us is that we have no photos together. I'd like to to have some family photos this time around.

Thanks for the idea though. I do have a Bogen monopod but it's a way too heavy.