They have eaten pizza and pasta and are tucked in bed. Day 2 tomorrow Vatican and Collosium.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
We arrived and survived!
Today was an amazing and tiresome day. Our kids arrived at LAX with their parents and guardians with small carryon bags like PROS! They took on the day with smiles and happily survived an 11 hour flight straight to Frankfurt and then a mad dash to our connector to Rome! Whew we made it!
They have eaten pizza and pasta and are tucked in bed. Day 2 tomorrow Vatican and Collosium.
They have eaten pizza and pasta and are tucked in bed. Day 2 tomorrow Vatican and Collosium.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Leaving tomorrow!
Watch out Europe here comes AVCHS 2013!
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
9 Days!
Hello travelers and families!
With 9 days left before our trip I wanted to make sure to update you on latest deadlines and info:
Tip money: $72 per traveler is due to your teacher leader by Monday the 18th. No exceptions!
Dietary issues: I have two known food allergies, 3 Vegetarians, and 1 pescetarian. That's it right?
Our guide is planning for us to honor no meat on Good Friday and we are all set for Easter Sunday Service in Paris for those who wish to attend. Dress nicely but comfortably as we are off and running directly after.
He is also able to set up some other interesting extra opportunities for us -- I'll keep you posted.
LUFTHANSA: All travelers with dietary needs should call Lufthansa personally with flight number and time 48 hours in advance of our departure. They rarely if ever serve fish in the economy section of a plane so keep that in mind.
We will meet at Terminal B (Tom Bradley) at LAX. This Terminal is between Terminals 3 and 4. Plan to arrive at 12:30PM at the latest to insure we all get through security together. Bring snacks or money for buying them during our wait time.
Backpack options for comfort:
While the plane has in-seat TV's with lots to do you may want to bring along these things:
- Book or magazines
- Journal, pen, and glue stick
- Headphones
- MP3
- chapstick, handsanitizer, creme (long flights are very drying)
- Shoes that are easy to get on and off (sneakers are fine but socks and slip-ons are better. You will need your good walking shoes on the top of your suitcase to switch to once in Rome.)
- Eye covers for sleeping
- Ear Plugs
- Neck pillow ( plane will provide pillows and blankets but can run out depending on number of people on flight)
Dry Snacks ( remember you cannot bring liquids through security beyond your clear quart toiletry bag -- so no water bottles or soft drinks)
With 9 days left before our trip I wanted to make sure to update you on latest deadlines and info:
Tip money: $72 per traveler is due to your teacher leader by Monday the 18th. No exceptions!
Dietary issues: I have two known food allergies, 3 Vegetarians, and 1 pescetarian. That's it right?
Our guide is planning for us to honor no meat on Good Friday and we are all set for Easter Sunday Service in Paris for those who wish to attend. Dress nicely but comfortably as we are off and running directly after.
He is also able to set up some other interesting extra opportunities for us -- I'll keep you posted.
LUFTHANSA: All travelers with dietary needs should call Lufthansa personally with flight number and time 48 hours in advance of our departure. They rarely if ever serve fish in the economy section of a plane so keep that in mind.
We will meet at Terminal B (Tom Bradley) at LAX. This Terminal is between Terminals 3 and 4. Plan to arrive at 12:30PM at the latest to insure we all get through security together. Bring snacks or money for buying them during our wait time.
Backpack options for comfort:
While the plane has in-seat TV's with lots to do you may want to bring along these things:
- Book or magazines
- Journal, pen, and glue stick
- Headphones
- MP3
- chapstick, handsanitizer, creme (long flights are very drying)
- Shoes that are easy to get on and off (sneakers are fine but socks and slip-ons are better. You will need your good walking shoes on the top of your suitcase to switch to once in Rome.)
- Eye covers for sleeping
- Ear Plugs
- Neck pillow ( plane will provide pillows and blankets but can run out depending on number of people on flight)
Dry Snacks ( remember you cannot bring liquids through security beyond your clear quart toiletry bag -- so no water bottles or soft drinks)
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Review of meeting
Last night's meeting was full of so much information I wanted to be sure to remind everyone of the most important points:
PACK LIGHT!
Check bank for ATM use in Europe
Please bring chaperone $72.00 in cash for tipping ASAP but definitely before March 21 when school lets out for our break.
Plan to give Ms. Lowe 30 to 50 dollars for exchange by next week if you are needing a small exchange of cash. The exchange centers do generally charge a fee for this as do banks. FYI: I will only be traveling with my ATM Card and taking money out as needed. It converts immediately to Euros on location and the fee tends to be less. If we do want some exchanging here I will only be doing that once so email if you want me to do that for you.
Make sure you and your parents sign the no drinking on tour/ behavior contract.
Our chaperones: Ms. Butello, Ms. Mendoza, Mr. Topham, Mr. Lopez, Ms. Palma, and myself.
Please make sure we have your dietary needs (vegetarian, allergies etc) and all contact info: your cell and parents cell and email so I can write when we arrive.
Check this blog often for new information.
Look for the packet from EF Tours with your ticket number and final itinerary to arrive in the mail soon.
Finally, we are 19 days out so we all need to finalize our plans for packing etc and adopt and practice that cheery "roll with it" attitude. All smiles and excitement and No sour faces allowed no matter how jet-lagged or tired!
PACK LIGHT!
Check bank for ATM use in Europe
Please bring chaperone $72.00 in cash for tipping ASAP but definitely before March 21 when school lets out for our break.
Plan to give Ms. Lowe 30 to 50 dollars for exchange by next week if you are needing a small exchange of cash. The exchange centers do generally charge a fee for this as do banks. FYI: I will only be traveling with my ATM Card and taking money out as needed. It converts immediately to Euros on location and the fee tends to be less. If we do want some exchanging here I will only be doing that once so email if you want me to do that for you.
Make sure you and your parents sign the no drinking on tour/ behavior contract.
Our chaperones: Ms. Butello, Ms. Mendoza, Mr. Topham, Mr. Lopez, Ms. Palma, and myself.
Please make sure we have your dietary needs (vegetarian, allergies etc) and all contact info: your cell and parents cell and email so I can write when we arrive.
Check this blog often for new information.
Look for the packet from EF Tours with your ticket number and final itinerary to arrive in the mail soon.
Finally, we are 19 days out so we all need to finalize our plans for packing etc and adopt and practice that cheery "roll with it" attitude. All smiles and excitement and No sour faces allowed no matter how jet-lagged or tired!
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
$12.00 Bag that can be stowed in luggage on the way there and filled with souvenirs on the trip.
$34.00 Bag. 21.85x15.7x12 maximum size carry-on. This bag will be in overhead on the way to Europe then checked on the way home because the above bag filled with souvenirs and your backpack become your carry-ons.Here's another packing video (for girls)
Packing video
Sunday, March 3, 2013
3 weeks left!
Buongiorno! Welcome to our information blog! This blog will help all travelers and families to stay informed of important information like the itinerary I have posted at the left and also allow parents to follow along while we travel.
Each night I will try to post pictures and details of our day. By following the blog you'll be following along. So let's get started!
Important dates:
March 5, 2013 Parent and traveler meeting 6PM
Agenda:
Intro to our blog
Packing
Behavior expectations on tour
Spending money and ATM Cards
Tipping
Electric concerns
Communications with your child on the trip
Where and who to call in an emergency
March 21, 2013 All Travelers 3:30PM Departure meeting
Last minute details
Checklist for leaving your home
Airport arrival
Ticketing
Security
Waiting lounge expectations
March 25, 2013
Arrival at the airport (time determined by Lufthansa based on group size)
350 PM Flight 457 from LAX to Frankfurt, Germany
March 26, 2013
10:45AM Arrive Frankfurt, Germany
12:10 PM depart Frankfurt Flight number #234
2:00PM Arrive Rome, Italy
Each night I will try to post pictures and details of our day. By following the blog you'll be following along. So let's get started!
Important dates:
March 5, 2013 Parent and traveler meeting 6PM
Agenda:
Intro to our blog
Packing
Behavior expectations on tour
Spending money and ATM Cards
Tipping
Electric concerns
Communications with your child on the trip
Where and who to call in an emergency
March 21, 2013 All Travelers 3:30PM Departure meeting
Last minute details
Checklist for leaving your home
Airport arrival
Ticketing
Security
Waiting lounge expectations
March 25, 2013
Arrival at the airport (time determined by Lufthansa based on group size)
350 PM Flight 457 from LAX to Frankfurt, Germany
March 26, 2013
10:45AM Arrive Frankfurt, Germany
12:10 PM depart Frankfurt Flight number #234
2:00PM Arrive Rome, Italy
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