Thursday, January 29, 2015
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Getting Ready!
Prep Time! A few things to help you or your kiddo get ready!
REMINDER: the info I need from each student for their journals is due by Tues 1/27. They should email it to me.
1) Mosquitoes! As you know those little suckers can carry many diseases; so in order to ward them off, please make sure a Deet stick, spray or repellent bracelets are packed. Also, (& take this for what it's worth) - I've read in both of my CR travel guides that taking a vitamin B12 supplement for at least 10 days prior to departure will help in keeping mosquitoes away from your skin! I also read that eating garlic could do that too - while they are blood-sucking, I'm wondering if these reports weren't confused with vampire lore! Either way garlic and vitamins shouldn't hurt! ;)
2) Flight Itinerary:
US 1707 11FEB2015 CLT 11:25A SJO 2:30P
US 1706 17FEB2015 SJO 3:35P CLT 8:45P
Please arrive at the airport at 8:30 AM on Feb. 11 - we will check in as a group once all participants have arrived.
3) Fun Article about CR!
16 things about CR
Finally, this blog will be used to update you all at home on what we are doing each day. I will post pics and updates at the END of each day there.
PACK LIST: **Remember, there is a $25 fee to check a bag.
Passport – students traveling w/out a parent will be asked to give their passport to a chaperone.
Passport/money belt or neck pouch
Spending $$ (for shopping & daily meals)
Secure purse that can go across the chest or a small backpack
Change of clothing in case checked bag is delayed
Gels/liquids limited to 3 oz each and must fit into a clear quart-sized zip bag
Prescription medication in original bottles with your name on it
Book or magazines for down time / plane ride
iPod or other music device only
Camera & batteries
Snacks – not liquid
Journal, Pen & Pencils (mechanical)
Chargers/Adapters
Travel Alarm (phone?)
Travel size Umbrella
Comfortable clothing – active wear, light-weight pants that dry quickly (NO jeans)
Tennis shoes or hiking sandals
Hat or bandana to cover hair when hiking or ziplining
Sports sandals or Water shoes (for outdoor water activities)
Flip Flops (for shower & beach)
Swimsuit that you can move well and play in or swim-shorts & quick-dry tank top
Sunglasses
Contact lens/glasses
Sunscreen
Anti-mosquito bracelets & Deet roll-on stick (The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using formulations containing 30% or less DEET on children)
Deodorant
Anti-bacterial wipes or liquid
Pepto Bismol tablets, Tylenol, and other medication you may need
Snacks
Feminine hygiene products
Plastic bags (for wet/dirty clothes or souvenirs home)
Empty soft bag for any souvenirs you may want to bring back
**Limit yourself to a small suitcase with wheels or large backpack (see airline website for luggage restrictions)
Best rule of thumb: Pack LIGHT & Do not pack it if you can’t carry it all yourself!
**Students are NOT allowed to bring a computer, tablet, or video games**
REMINDER: the info I need from each student for their journals is due by Tues 1/27. They should email it to me.
1) Mosquitoes! As you know those little suckers can carry many diseases; so in order to ward them off, please make sure a Deet stick, spray or repellent bracelets are packed. Also, (& take this for what it's worth) - I've read in both of my CR travel guides that taking a vitamin B12 supplement for at least 10 days prior to departure will help in keeping mosquitoes away from your skin! I also read that eating garlic could do that too - while they are blood-sucking, I'm wondering if these reports weren't confused with vampire lore! Either way garlic and vitamins shouldn't hurt! ;)
2) Flight Itinerary:
US 1707 11FEB2015 CLT 11:25A SJO 2:30P
US 1706 17FEB2015 SJO 3:35P CLT 8:45P
Please arrive at the airport at 8:30 AM on Feb. 11 - we will check in as a group once all participants have arrived.
3) Fun Article about CR!
16 things about CR
Finally, this blog will be used to update you all at home on what we are doing each day. I will post pics and updates at the END of each day there.
PACK LIST: **Remember, there is a $25 fee to check a bag.
Passport – students traveling w/out a parent will be asked to give their passport to a chaperone.
Passport/money belt or neck pouch
Spending $$ (for shopping & daily meals)
Secure purse that can go across the chest or a small backpack
Change of clothing in case checked bag is delayed
Gels/liquids limited to 3 oz each and must fit into a clear quart-sized zip bag
Prescription medication in original bottles with your name on it
Book or magazines for down time / plane ride
iPod or other music device only
Camera & batteries
Snacks – not liquid
Journal, Pen & Pencils (mechanical)
Chargers/Adapters
Travel Alarm (phone?)
Travel size Umbrella
Comfortable clothing – active wear, light-weight pants that dry quickly (NO jeans)
Tennis shoes or hiking sandals
Hat or bandana to cover hair when hiking or ziplining
Sports sandals or Water shoes (for outdoor water activities)
Flip Flops (for shower & beach)
Swimsuit that you can move well and play in or swim-shorts & quick-dry tank top
Sunglasses
Contact lens/glasses
Sunscreen
Anti-mosquito bracelets & Deet roll-on stick (The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using formulations containing 30% or less DEET on children)
Deodorant
Anti-bacterial wipes or liquid
Pepto Bismol tablets, Tylenol, and other medication you may need
Snacks
Feminine hygiene products
Plastic bags (for wet/dirty clothes or souvenirs home)
Empty soft bag for any souvenirs you may want to bring back
**Limit yourself to a small suitcase with wheels or large backpack (see airline website for luggage restrictions)
Best rule of thumb: Pack LIGHT & Do not pack it if you can’t carry it all yourself!
**Students are NOT allowed to bring a computer, tablet, or video games**
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