WELCOME TO JAPAN 2016
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Japan Warm Up Introduce yourself to a couple people around you. Tell them what you think will be very different about Japan from what you are accustomed to in your own life.
JAPAN 2016 WITH HIROSHIMA EXTENSION: March WITHOUT HIROSHIMA EXTENSION: March 12-20
Kohan’s Korner SAMURAI, SHOGUNS, AND SWORDS OH MY!
math stuff with Deanne Forrest I MADE FRACTIONS!
Passports?
banks phones
What are you responsible for? On-Tour: Spending money for beverages, lunches, snacks, souvenirs and free time activities (usually $45-$65 per day) - Estimate W/O Hiroshima $ , W/Hiroshima $ Tips for Tour Director, Bus Driver & Local Guides (around $10 per day) –$6-7 for Tour Director –$2-3 for Bus Driver –$1-2 for Local Guides TIPS: Japan WITHOUT Hiroshima (8 days) - $80 Japan WITH Hiroshima (10 days) - $100 TIPS DUE DATE: NEXT MEETING (TUESDAY FEB. 23 rd )
TOKYO
HAKONE, JAPAN
What to Pack? TRAVEL LIGHT! EF Tours list and Bob’s list Carry-on VS. Check-in Prescriptions IN CARRY ON!!!
What to Buy? Electrical converters, cell phone plans, Viber/Skype, travel sized items, rainy clothing, contacts, journal flashlight? alarm clock? light rain jacket? small/light umbrella? FLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECE
Safety First! Worldwide Presence. -Local presence – 500 schools/offices in 54 countries (including the major cities your child is visiting!) -Greatest Tour Directors on the Planet -6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio -Trained and licensed local guides -24-hour emergency on-call service -Insurance Coverage Plan
Future Meetings Movie Meetings? – Seven Samurai? – More Studio Ghibli? Food Meetings? – Friday Foodie Fun…Sushi Rolls? February Meeting – Tuesday - (2/23) – Practice for the trip – Procedures (passport control, baggage, customs, hotels, travelling, bus, etc.)
Rooming Arrangements
Concerns?