Über-TourÜber-Tour2014 2014

Über-TourÜber-Tour2014 2014

MeetingMeeting

Wednesday March 19, 2014Wednesday March 19, 2014

27 Days 27 Days Left!!Left!!

AgendaAgenda1. Emergency Texting and phone numbers1. Emergency Texting and phone numbers

2. Converters2. Converters

3. Rules and Regulations3. Rules and Regulations

4. Practical Advice4. Practical Advice

5.5. Packing SuggestionsPacking Suggestions

6.6. ImmunizationsImmunizations

7.7. Medical IssuesMedical Issues

8.8. Money RemindersMoney Reminders

9. Telephone cards9. Telephone cards

Agenda continued…Agenda continued…10. Hotel Information10. Hotel Information

11.Flight Information11.Flight Information

12.Arrival Day12.Arrival Day

13.Weather in Geneva and Munich13.Weather in Geneva and Munich

14.Backpacks14.Backpacks

15.Questions15.Questions

16.Handouts and items from chaperones16.Handouts and items from chaperones

Emergency Texting and Emergency Texting and phone numbersphone numbers

Emergency Texting and Emergency Texting and phone numbersphone numbers

• FOR THIS TRIP WE WILL NOT HAVE A TELEPHONE CHAIN FOR THIS TRIP WE WILL NOT HAVE A TELEPHONE CHAIN CHART INSTEAD I WILL SEND A GROUP TEXT IN CASE OF CHART INSTEAD I WILL SEND A GROUP TEXT IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES. THIS WAY YOU WILL NOT RELY ON EMERGENCIES. THIS WAY YOU WILL NOT RELY ON ANYONE ELSE BUT ME, MADAME COMBA, TO DIRECTLY ANYONE ELSE BUT ME, MADAME COMBA, TO DIRECTLY CONTACT YOU. YOU HAVE ALL JOINED MY REMIND 101 CONTACT YOU. YOU HAVE ALL JOINED MY REMIND 101 AND HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED MESSAGESAND HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED MESSAGES. IF YOU HAVE . IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A TEXT YET PLEASE SEE ME AFTER NOT RECEIVED A TEXT YET PLEASE SEE ME AFTER THE MEETING!!!THE MEETING!!!

• I will also be handing out the emergency number I will also be handing out the emergency number chart (final draft) to all parents this evening – you chart (final draft) to all parents this evening – you will get it from your child’s chaperone.will get it from your child’s chaperone.

ConvertersConvertersConvertersConverters

• Trip participants who plan on using electric appliances such Trip participants who plan on using electric appliances such as hair dryers, electric shavers or curling irons need to obtain as hair dryers, electric shavers or curling irons need to obtain a converter. Because converter kits can be expensive, and a converter. Because converter kits can be expensive, and every person does not need a kit, perhaps a room can arrange every person does not need a kit, perhaps a room can arrange to have one or two converters maximum - most rooms wonto have one or two converters maximum - most rooms won’’t t have enough outlets anyway. It is important to get a complete have enough outlets anyway. It is important to get a complete adapter kit – adapter kit – not simply the attachment that will work in not simply the attachment that will work in individual countriesindividual countries. Also, converters reduce the strength of . Also, converters reduce the strength of your appliances so items such as hair dryers will take longer your appliances so items such as hair dryers will take longer than normal to work as will curling irons etc. Try to than normal to work as will curling irons etc. Try to consolidate appliances per room.consolidate appliances per room.

• We will need We will need Types C and F Types C and F for Germany and for Germany and C and J C and J for for Switzerland. Switzerland.

Rules/RegulationsRules/RegulationsRules/RegulationsRules/Regulations

• Participants may not acquire any “room charges” at any Participants may not acquire any “room charges” at any of the hotels. Any “in-room” purchases must be cash only.of the hotels. Any “in-room” purchases must be cash only.

• Students may not leave any hotel unless accompanied by a Students may not leave any hotel unless accompanied by a supervisor. If students are leaving the hotel with a supervisor. If students are leaving the hotel with a supervisor other than their designated group supervisor supervisor other than their designated group supervisor they must inform their designated group supervisor.they must inform their designated group supervisor.

• Participants must adhere to all schedule times, in Participants must adhere to all schedule times, in particular the times for having bags outside of our rooms particular the times for having bags outside of our rooms and the bus departure times.and the bus departure times.

• Because our flight travel time will be about 14 hours (in Because our flight travel time will be about 14 hours (in total), participants are asked to drink plenty of water and total), participants are asked to drink plenty of water and to take short walks at regular intervals.to take short walks at regular intervals.

• All participants are asked to ensure that their seat belts All participants are asked to ensure that their seat belts are fastened whenever they are seated on the planes.are fastened whenever they are seated on the planes.

Still more rules and regulations!Still more rules and regulations!

• A voltage converter is required for all electric appliances (curling irons, ipods, razors, battery chargers, etc.). This is the responsibility of each participant. However, we do ask that students try to consolidate appliances per room (one straightener, one blow dryer, one charger, etc.).

All bags must be “tagged” with Evolve tags. You will receive these prior to our trip. This facilitates the collection of our bags by hotel staff when checking in and out (if this service is offered), getting on busses and trains, and identifying our luggage at airports.

All students must participate in all activities as designated by the trip itinerary.

As this is a school-sponsored curricular educational excursion, students are prohibited by Rocky View policy from consuming alcoholic beverages during the trip.

Room visits between genders are allowed, but the door to the hall must be left open while the visit is in place.

• A voltage converter is required for all electric appliances (curling irons, ipods, razors, battery chargers, etc.). This is the responsibility of each participant. However, we do ask that students try to consolidate appliances per room (one straightener, one blow dryer, one charger, etc.).

All bags must be “tagged” with Evolve tags. You will receive these prior to our trip. This facilitates the collection of our bags by hotel staff when checking in and out (if this service is offered), getting on busses and trains, and identifying our luggage at airports.

All students must participate in all activities as designated by the trip itinerary.

As this is a school-sponsored curricular educational excursion, students are prohibited by Rocky View policy from consuming alcoholic beverages during the trip.

Room visits between genders are allowed, but the door to the hall must be left open while the visit is in place.

More…More…• CURFEW – is at 11pm – lights out and in bed, checks will be CURFEW – is at 11pm – lights out and in bed, checks will be

conductedconducted

• Students are responsible for, and must carry their own Students are responsible for, and must carry their own passports. However, if we spend a period of time in one place passports. However, if we spend a period of time in one place it is suggested that they lock their passports in the room or it is suggested that they lock their passports in the room or hotel safe.hotel safe.

• Participants are responsible for the purchase of all lunches.Participants are responsible for the purchase of all lunches.

• Participants are responsible for the purchase of all beverages Participants are responsible for the purchase of all beverages beyond those provided with the meal. beyond those provided with the meal.

• POSSESSION – of illegal drugs and crimes will be punished POSSESSION – of illegal drugs and crimes will be punished by immediate dismissal from the trip and a return home at the by immediate dismissal from the trip and a return home at the expense of the participant – all participants are subject to the expense of the participant – all participants are subject to the laws of the country they are visitinglaws of the country they are visiting

More…More…• WHEREABOUTS – participants must inform their WHEREABOUTS – participants must inform their

chaperone of their whereabouts AT ALL TIMESchaperone of their whereabouts AT ALL TIMES

• CARRY – the names and telephone numbers of the CARRY – the names and telephone numbers of the hotels with you at all times (you will be given a card hotels with you at all times (you will be given a card with this information at the airport – keep it in your with this information at the airport – keep it in your wallet or purse at all times)wallet or purse at all times)

• HOTEL ROOMS – are to be respected. Should HOTEL ROOMS – are to be respected. Should anything be broken, you will be responsible for the anything be broken, you will be responsible for the costs and WILL pay before we leave!costs and WILL pay before we leave!

• PARTICIPANTS – must be with a group of at least 3 PARTICIPANTS – must be with a group of at least 3 other people and use the buddy system!other people and use the buddy system!

Practical AdvicePractical Advice

• Make sure you can carry your luggage up several Make sure you can carry your luggage up several flights of stairs (it may be necessary)flights of stairs (it may be necessary)

• Liquids - travelers cannot bring any liquids or gels Liquids - travelers cannot bring any liquids or gels through security checkpoints unless they are travel-through security checkpoints unless they are travel-sized (100 ml or less). Bottles of water are NOT sized (100 ml or less). Bottles of water are NOT permitted through the security check points at all. permitted through the security check points at all. Check the CATSA web site for exact restrictions: Check the CATSA web site for exact restrictions: http://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/english/help_aide/faq/preparation_preparatifs.shtml

• Consider packing small snacks (granola bars etc)Consider packing small snacks (granola bars etc)

Packing SuggestionsPacking Suggestions• Firstly – make sure that you have a comfortable pair of Firstly – make sure that you have a comfortable pair of

walking shoes! These should be broken inwalking shoes! These should be broken in prior prior to our to our trip.trip.

• PACK what you think you want to take in one suitcase and PACK what you think you want to take in one suitcase and one carry - on - then carry both pieces up and down a long one carry - on - then carry both pieces up and down a long flight of stairs for 10 minutes non-stop; if this is too much flight of stairs for 10 minutes non-stop; if this is too much to carry, eliminate what you really donto carry, eliminate what you really don’’t need !t need !

• IDENTIFY your belongings with name and address tags IDENTIFY your belongings with name and address tags and some sort of Canadian symbol (tag or patch). You will and some sort of Canadian symbol (tag or patch). You will also get an EF tag that should be put on your suitcase.also get an EF tag that should be put on your suitcase.

• Do not forget your digital camera and recharging chord.Do not forget your digital camera and recharging chord.

• PACK something to read on the plane. Also drink plenty of PACK something to read on the plane. Also drink plenty of water or juice on the plane to prevent dehydration.water or juice on the plane to prevent dehydration.

• Compression socks are a good idea for long-haul flights to Compression socks are a good idea for long-haul flights to reduce blood clots and leg swelling – we arrive at 10 a.m. reduce blood clots and leg swelling – we arrive at 10 a.m. in Geneva and will be out and about after we land.in Geneva and will be out and about after we land.

Packing suggestions Packing suggestions continued…continued…

• Travel experts suggest that if you canTravel experts suggest that if you can’’t wear t wear something several times (except socks and something several times (except socks and underwear), donunderwear), don’’t pack it.t pack it.

• Tag your luggage on the inside and out (in case your Tag your luggage on the inside and out (in case your luggage tag gets torn off or your luggage gets lost).luggage tag gets torn off or your luggage gets lost).

• Use space saving ideas such as if you pack a purse, Use space saving ideas such as if you pack a purse, fill it with items, stuff socks into shoes if you are fill it with items, stuff socks into shoes if you are bringing more than one pair.bringing more than one pair.

• We will have different color of ribbons on our We will have different color of ribbons on our luggage to identify them faster! Your chaperones luggage to identify them faster! Your chaperones will give these to you at the airport.will give these to you at the airport.

• DO NOT DO NOT PUT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR PUT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR CHECKED LUGGAGE – CARRY THEM ON WITH YOU:CHECKED LUGGAGE – CARRY THEM ON WITH YOU:

• PassportPassport

• Credit cardCredit card

• MoneyMoney

• Prescription meds / epi pensPrescription meds / epi pens

• Glasses / contacts Glasses / contacts (small amount of solution)(small amount of solution)

• ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER IRREPLACABLE!!!ANYTHING YOU CONSIDER IRREPLACABLE!!!

Packing ConPacking Con’’tt

Packing Suggestions Packing Suggestions continuedcontinued

Consider bringing the following items with you:Consider bringing the following items with you:

• A safe way of carrying money (neck or waist money bands)A safe way of carrying money (neck or waist money bands)

• Comfortable runners/shoes for a great deal of walkingComfortable runners/shoes for a great deal of walking

• Playing cards or other small gamesPlaying cards or other small games

• Clothes in layers - a light rain jacketClothes in layers - a light rain jacket

• Some snack bars such as granola bars, fruit bars or protein barsSome snack bars such as granola bars, fruit bars or protein bars

• A watch (preferably with alarm)A watch (preferably with alarm)

• If you wear contacts, bring glasses as well (two pairs)If you wear contacts, bring glasses as well (two pairs)

• A plastic garbage bag or two for dirty laundry A plastic garbage bag or two for dirty laundry

• A ball cap or hatA ball cap or hat

• A small travel UMBRELLAA small travel UMBRELLA

• A POSITIVE, FLEXIBLE ATTITUDE !!! A POSITIVE, FLEXIBLE ATTITUDE !!!

Dress and AttireDress and Attire

• Have the ability to layer your clothes as temperatures Have the ability to layer your clothes as temperatures may range from 2may range from 2ooC to 25C to 25ooC.C.

• Arrange your wardrobe so several things can Arrange your wardrobe so several things can coordinate togethercoordinate together

• We will be doing a great deal of walking so ensure We will be doing a great deal of walking so ensure you have you have comfortable walking shoes/runners.comfortable walking shoes/runners.

• Europeans do tend to dress up more than North Europeans do tend to dress up more than North Americans on averageAmericans on average

• Copies of passportCopies of passport

• ItineraryItinerary

• ShirtsShirts

• UndergarmentsUndergarments

• Sweatshirt / jacket / rain jacket / wind breakerSweatshirt / jacket / rain jacket / wind breaker

• Alarm clock / watchAlarm clock / watch

• Sun block – depending on your sun-sensitivitySun block – depending on your sun-sensitivity

• Hand sanitizer (gel or cloths)Hand sanitizer (gel or cloths)

• Tissues (and maybe toilet paper) Tissues (and maybe toilet paper)

• CameraCamera

Sample Packing ListSample Packing List

• Toiletries – shampoo, make up, deodorant etc..Toiletries – shampoo, make up, deodorant etc..

• Glasses (eye / sun)Glasses (eye / sun)

• Spending money / cardsSpending money / cards

• Comfy shoesComfy shoes

• Shorts / pants / skirtsShorts / pants / skirts

• PajamasPajamas

• UmbrellaUmbrella

• Swim suit!!! (one of the hotels has a pool)Swim suit!!! (one of the hotels has a pool)

Sample ConSample Con’’tt

•DRESS IN LAYERS:DRESS IN LAYERS:

•T-shirt, sweatshirt, rain jacket!!!T-shirt, sweatshirt, rain jacket!!!

•We will hand out a more detailed We will hand out a more detailed packing list at the end of the packing list at the end of the evening.evening.

Sample ConSample Con’’tt

Medical IssuesMedical Issues• Epi pens: Epi pens: Evolve asks that you bring Evolve asks that you bring 33 Epi pens. You will Epi pens. You will

carry one yourself, one will be in the medical kit and one will carry one yourself, one will be in the medical kit and one will be carried by the tour director.be carried by the tour director.

• AsthmaAsthma Inhalers: Inhalers: Evolve asks that you bring Evolve asks that you bring 33 inhalers. You inhalers. You will carry one yourself, one will be in the medical kit and one will carry one yourself, one will be in the medical kit and one will be carried by the tour director.will be carried by the tour director.

• Advil/Tylenol etc. should be brought along in small quantitiesAdvil/Tylenol etc. should be brought along in small quantities

• If you have food allergies, please remind us at every meal so If you have food allergies, please remind us at every meal so we can ensure that no illness will result – nuts are commonly we can ensure that no illness will result – nuts are commonly used in European cuisineused in European cuisine

• Get rest when you can as the trip can be grueling at timesGet rest when you can as the trip can be grueling at times

• Eat when provided opportunities and ensure that you stay Eat when provided opportunities and ensure that you stay well-hydrated – buy bottled water or soft drinks. well-hydrated – buy bottled water or soft drinks.

Medical IssuesMedical Issues

•All of the chaperones have a list of All of the chaperones have a list of student medical issues and dietary needs. student medical issues and dietary needs.

•When you meet with your chaperone When you meet with your chaperone tonight they will go over what we have tonight they will go over what we have on file for medical concerns. Please go on file for medical concerns. Please go over this with the chaperone. over this with the chaperone. It is It is important information that will help important information that will help your child if we have a medical your child if we have a medical emergency.emergency.

Medical Issues – Medical Issues – Personal First AidPersonal First Aid

ImmunizationsImmunizations

At this point you should be up to date with your At this point you should be up to date with your immunizations or be in the process of taking them.immunizations or be in the process of taking them.

There are no immunizations that you must have byond There are no immunizations that you must have byond the standard immunizations issued by government the standard immunizations issued by government health agencies. Some of the suggested immunizations health agencies. Some of the suggested immunizations are:are:

•Government of Canada has issued a Government of Canada has issued a Global Measles Global Measles Health Update, so make sure yours is up to date. Health Update, so make sure yours is up to date.

•Government of Canada has issued a notice of the possible Government of Canada has issued a notice of the possible presence of presence of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). (Rare) Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). (Rare)

•Tick-borne Encephalitis (Rare)Tick-borne Encephalitis (Rare)

General Travel General Travel Guidelines for HealthGuidelines for Health

• Wash hands frequently. Take along hand sanitizer or Wash hands frequently. Take along hand sanitizer or wipes for the times you are unable to get to a sink. wipes for the times you are unable to get to a sink. Consider getting a flu shot.Consider getting a flu shot.

• Drink bottled water or soft drinks. Tap water is potable Drink bottled water or soft drinks. Tap water is potable (drinkable).(drinkable).

• Depending on your sun sensitivity, you may want to use Depending on your sun sensitivity, you may want to use sunscreen and wear a hat to avoid sun burn.sunscreen and wear a hat to avoid sun burn.

General Travel General Travel Guidelines for HealthGuidelines for Health

Influenza/Flu Influenza/Flu – rest when given the opportunity and wash – rest when given the opportunity and wash your hands often. your hands often.

MeaslesMeasles – make sure that you are up to date on your – make sure that you are up to date on your immunizationsimmunizations

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) (MERS-CoV) – the report is that this MAY be in Germany, – the report is that this MAY be in Germany, but it is a very small chance and has symptoms similar to but it is a very small chance and has symptoms similar to the flu. Take the same precautions as the flu.the flu. Take the same precautions as the flu.

• Participants should have their Swiss Francs and Euros Participants should have their Swiss Francs and Euros in hand before leaving.in hand before leaving.

• You know your son/daughter best, discuss with them You know your son/daughter best, discuss with them their budget per day and explain that it is important their budget per day and explain that it is important they follow that or they will run out of money.they follow that or they will run out of money.

• I am going to exchange $200 CAD into Swiss Francs I am going to exchange $200 CAD into Swiss Francs and Euros each, which is about 157 CHF and 130 and Euros each, which is about 157 CHF and 130 Euros. Euros.

Money ReminderMoney Reminder

• Once we are settled, pack money in various Once we are settled, pack money in various places so that you donplaces so that you don’’t have it all on you in one t have it all on you in one place, do not put in your back pockets!!!!!!place, do not put in your back pockets!!!!!!

• Make sure to have a safe place for your money Make sure to have a safe place for your money and credit/debit cards.and credit/debit cards.

Money RemindersMoney Reminders

When carrying your money:When carrying your money:

• Can keep money in various spots in luggage, or Can keep money in various spots in luggage, or in the hotel safety deposit boxesin the hotel safety deposit boxes

• Girls hold purses tight to the side or have cross Girls hold purses tight to the side or have cross body bagsbody bags

• Boys put wallet in front pocketBoys put wallet in front pocket

• Can have credit card / debit card as well as cashCan have credit card / debit card as well as cash

Money RemindersMoney Reminders

• Phone calls or other personal expenses incurred in the Phone calls or other personal expenses incurred in the hotels are the students responsibility to pay the night hotels are the students responsibility to pay the night before departurebefore departure

• We recommend that calls home are for emergencies We recommend that calls home are for emergencies only.only.

• Email may be a better way to communicate when Email may be a better way to communicate when ““frefreee”” time is available. Hostels and hotel have internet time is available. Hostels and hotel have internet and Wi-Fi.and Wi-Fi.

Telephone CardsTelephone Cards

Hostel in Geneva (Days 2, 3 and 4):Hostel in Geneva (Days 2, 3 and 4):

City Hostel Geneva: City Hostel Geneva:

www.cityhostel.ch www.cityhostel.ch

Hotel InformationHotel Information

Lucerne (day 5):Lucerne (day 5):

Luzern Youth HostelLuzern Youth Hostel

www.youthhostel.ch/de/hostels/luzernwww.youthhostel.ch/de/hostels/luzern

Hotel InformationHotel Information

Hotel in Munich (Days 6 thru 10)Hotel in Munich (Days 6 thru 10)

To Be Announced – To Be Announced – address will be handed to address will be handed to students once new hotel is bookedstudents once new hotel is booked

Hotel InformationHotel Information

We have already created your rooming and chaperone lists.We have already created your rooming and chaperone lists.

Be aware that rooming may change upon arrival –be Be aware that rooming may change upon arrival –be prepared for this emotionally. We do our best to keep prepared for this emotionally. We do our best to keep friends together, and to place you with people that you friends together, and to place you with people that you know.know.

Hotels and RoomingHotels and Rooming

Flight InformationFlight Information

• MAKE SURE BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME THAT YOU HAVE MAKE SURE BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME THAT YOU HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AND VARIOUS FORMS OF CURRENCY (Francs, Euros, YOUR PASSPORT AND VARIOUS FORMS OF CURRENCY (Francs, Euros, debit card and/or credit card) WITH YOU!!!debit card and/or credit card) WITH YOU!!!

• Due to the size of the group, all trip participants are responsible for getting to the Due to the size of the group, all trip participants are responsible for getting to the airport ON TIME, themselves April 15, 2014.airport ON TIME, themselves April 15, 2014.

• Participants need to arrive at the airport AT LEAST 3 HOURS prior to departure:Participants need to arrive at the airport AT LEAST 3 HOURS prior to departure:• Flight leaves at 10:15 am, so you need to Flight leaves at 10:15 am, so you need to BE THERE by 7:15 a.m BE THERE by 7:15 a.m

• The entire group should meet in front of group check-in (on departure level). Find The entire group should meet in front of group check-in (on departure level). Find Mr. Sawchuk or your chaperone!Mr. Sawchuk or your chaperone!

• Because we are here so early please make sure you have some Canadian dollars Because we are here so early please make sure you have some Canadian dollars along as well as some munchies.along as well as some munchies.

• WHEN AT THE AIRPORT, WATCH YOUR BAGS AND BELONGINGS AT WHEN AT THE AIRPORT, WATCH YOUR BAGS AND BELONGINGS AT ALL TIMES – ALL TIMES – NEVERNEVER LEAVE THEM UNATTENDED!!!!! LEAVE THEM UNATTENDED!!!!!

Pre-flight InformationPre-flight Information

•MAKE SURE YOU MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOUSE LEAVE YOUR HOUSE WITH YOUR PASSPORT WITH YOUR PASSPORT AND VARIOUS FORMS AND VARIOUS FORMS OF CURRENCY!!!!!!!OF CURRENCY!!!!!!!

• Make sure your luggage Make sure your luggage is within the weight/size is within the weight/size restrictions as follows:restrictions as follows:

Maximum size Maximum weight

1 standard article (back pack, roller suitcase)

23cm x 40cm x 51cm(wheels and handles included in size)

10kg22lbs

1 personal article (laptop,purse)

16cm x 33cm x 43cm

10kg22lbs

1 checked article (suitcase, large bag, large backpack)

158cm (length, width, height)

23kg50lbs

LuggageLuggage

• We will be travelling by coach bus between We will be travelling by coach bus between citiescities

• We will also be using the train for short day We will also be using the train for short day trips from Munichtrips from Munich

Travel Geneva-Travel Geneva-Lucerne-MunichLucerne-Munich

CHAPERONESCHAPERONES will: will: • check your passportscheck your passports• check that the passports are signedcheck that the passports are signed• give baggage ribbon and get you to tie them ongive baggage ribbon and get you to tie them on• once your group is together, get you checked inonce your group is together, get you checked in

YOUYOU will: will: • make sure you have your passport and your make sure you have your passport and your

moneymoney• will watch your belongingswill watch your belongings

YYC Check in – YYC Check in – Tuesday April 15Tuesday April 15

• moving around in the cabin: participants should moving around in the cabin: participants should be respectful of othersbe respectful of others’’ and others and others’’ space in the space in the aircraft. This means trying to stay in your own aircraft. This means trying to stay in your own seat, not cutting through other peoplesseat, not cutting through other peoples’’ area etc. area etc.

• WHEN CHECKING IN, DONWHEN CHECKING IN, DON’’T WORRY T WORRY ABOUT YOUR SEAT ASSIGNMENT; YOU ABOUT YOUR SEAT ASSIGNMENT; YOU CAN SWITCH LATER ON DURING THE CAN SWITCH LATER ON DURING THE FLIGHTFLIGHT

Airplane EtiquetteAirplane Etiquette

• Rest / relax on the plane as the time change will be Rest / relax on the plane as the time change will be difficult. When you arrive, your tour directors will difficult. When you arrive, your tour directors will meet you outside of customs. Be sure to have your meet you outside of customs. Be sure to have your passport and visa ready to present to the officials. passport and visa ready to present to the officials.

• This day will be challenging, depending on when you This day will be challenging, depending on when you arrive to your destination arrive to your destination

– – which is 10:05 AM!!!which is 10:05 AM!!!

• This means that we will be active and doing some This means that we will be active and doing some touring that same day!touring that same day!

• SO, make sure you eat and drink lots of water, as it is SO, make sure you eat and drink lots of water, as it is easy to become dehydrated!easy to become dehydrated!

Arrival DayArrival Day

• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOURSELVES HOME FROM THE AIRPORT, YOURSELVES HOME FROM THE AIRPORT, PARENTS PLEASE BE ON TIME SO WE CAN ALL PARENTS PLEASE BE ON TIME SO WE CAN ALL GO HOME FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S REST.GO HOME FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S REST.

• We arrive at 6:18 PMWe arrive at 6:18 PM

• We go back to school Monday! Luckily you have We go back to school Monday! Luckily you have Saturday and Sunday to recover before heading back to Saturday and Sunday to recover before heading back to school!school!

Coming Home – April 25Coming Home – April 25

• We will be visiting popular areas of Geneva, We will be visiting popular areas of Geneva, Lucerne and Munich. The crowds will be dense Lucerne and Munich. The crowds will be dense and and ““always therealways there””. Remember the . Remember the ““rule of threerule of three”” and go nowhere alone. and go nowhere alone.

• Guard against pickpockets and purse snatchers by Guard against pickpockets and purse snatchers by carrying your day pack or purse across your chest, carrying your day pack or purse across your chest, especially on public transit, on escalators, or especially on public transit, on escalators, or moving platforms or in crowdmoving platforms or in crowd

Helpful Concluding Helpful Concluding TipsTips

• Keep each days spending money separate from Keep each days spending money separate from your main bankroll so you donyour main bankroll so you don’’t have to t have to ““digdig”” for for funds in a public place. Consider wearing a money funds in a public place. Consider wearing a money belt or pouch under your clothes – I know it is not belt or pouch under your clothes – I know it is not cool and can be uncomfortable and look funny but cool and can be uncomfortable and look funny but it WORKS. And no it WORKS. And no ““fanny packs!fanny packs!””

• Your bank card will work at ABMYour bank card will work at ABM’’s – if it is has a s – if it is has a 4 digit pin number and is a cheque account. Credit 4 digit pin number and is a cheque account. Credit card is also a good option!!card is also a good option!!

• Use the washroom whenever you have the Use the washroom whenever you have the chance; especially on long travel days. chance; especially on long travel days. Public Public bathrooms are generally kept clean, but just as bathrooms are generally kept clean, but just as it is in Canada, they are not always available it is in Canada, they are not always available and some are less desirable to use than others.and some are less desirable to use than others.

• Fill the corners of your suitcase with cereal bars, Fill the corners of your suitcase with cereal bars, other snacks, flashlight, travel alarm clock. Put other snacks, flashlight, travel alarm clock. Put snacks in your carry on as well for the flight snacks in your carry on as well for the flight along with some books/magazine – can always along with some books/magazine – can always switch with others in flight.switch with others in flight.

• Keep phone calls to a minimum – no news is Keep phone calls to a minimum – no news is good news! Email may be best way when time or good news! Email may be best way when time or ask about international cell phones.ask about international cell phones.

• Any room charges you incur overnight have to be Any room charges you incur overnight have to be cleared, by you, before any of us leave each cleared, by you, before any of us leave each morning. So stay out of the mini-bar – if there is morning. So stay out of the mini-bar – if there is one. You wonone. You won’’t be popular if you and your room t be popular if you and your room mates get into a big argument at 7:30 am over who mates get into a big argument at 7:30 am over who had all the pop and now owe money!had all the pop and now owe money!

• Think carefully about the contents of your carry Think carefully about the contents of your carry on! NO LIQUIDS!on! NO LIQUIDS!

• Any pressurized, aerosol-type product is best left Any pressurized, aerosol-type product is best left at home. If you do take it, leave in checked bag at home. If you do take it, leave in checked bag (and this subject to inspection and possible (and this subject to inspection and possible confiscation) – put it into a zip-lock bag in case it confiscation) – put it into a zip-lock bag in case it explodes.explodes.

• All make-up and mascara is considered a All make-up and mascara is considered a ““liquidliquid”” and could be taken away. Put in checked luggage!and could be taken away. Put in checked luggage!

You have all purchased RVSchools Insurance.You have all purchased RVSchools Insurance.

The policy is available on the Uber-Tour website at:The policy is available on the Uber-Tour website at:

www.uber-tour2014.weebly.com

(no password)(no password)

These are the forecasts for Tuesday, April 1These are the forecasts for Tuesday, April 1

• Geneva: High 11Geneva: High 11ooC, Low 2C, Low 2ooC (mainly sunny)C (mainly sunny)

• Lucerne: High of 12°C, Low of 2°CLucerne: High of 12°C, Low of 2°C

(mainly sunny)(mainly sunny)

• Munich: High of 15°C, Low of 1°CMunich: High of 15°C, Low of 1°C

(mainly sunny)(mainly sunny)

• See you all BRIGHT AND EARLY See you all BRIGHT AND EARLY April 15 at 7:15 AM!!!April 15 at 7:15 AM!!!

• Bring a POSITIVE/FLEXIBLE/EXCITED ATTITUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!Bring a POSITIVE/FLEXIBLE/EXCITED ATTITUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!

LETLET’’S GO TO EUROPE!!S GO TO EUROPE!!

QuestionsQuestionsQuestionsQuestions

• DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT THIS DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT THIS TIME ?TIME ?

Handouts - InformationHandouts - InformationHandoutsHandouts

Please see your childPlease see your child’’s chaperone and you will receive the s chaperone and you will receive the following items and handouts:following items and handouts:

• Emergency phone number handout – check your information: if Emergency phone number handout – check your information: if you need change, let your chaperone know and we will fix it up you need change, let your chaperone know and we will fix it up and send out an amended versionand send out an amended version

• Final Itinerary of TripFinal Itinerary of Trip

• Flight informationFlight information

• Packing listPacking list

• Travel tags (to be handed out a student meeting in a couple of Travel tags (to be handed out a student meeting in a couple of weeks)weeks)