Karen, did you do a "history" check on weatherunderground to see what average temps are in October for this part of Europe? I've never brought a slicker along, just an umbrella, sweatshirt and a light jacket. My most trusted friend to fight off a chill is to take a pashmina along in my excursion bag. As long as I can wrap that thing around my neck, I do just fine. My winter scarf was a life saver in Iceland, but I know we won't have 40's where we are going!
