Stuck in the BOG!

Here is a little video that we thought you might enjoy!

Group Photos

Here are the group photos from the trip. We hope to see you at the reunion on September 6th!

Your Fearless Leaders!

Yep, there we are! Ready for an adventure...the countdown begins!
Only 18 days until departure!!!! UK & Ireland, here we come!

Things Autumn Loves When Traveling!

Nalgene Bottle (or similar): This bottle is indestructible. You can fill it up at the hotel in the morning and always have something to drink with you. The bottle also clips to your backpack/daypack for your convenience and comes in lots of colors! And yes, the water IS safe in the U.K. and Ireland. Pick one up at Target or REI.
Tide Sink Packets: These three little packets mean you can wash clothes in a sink and hang them to dry overnight. A great investment when we only get one big night of laundry during the entire 3-week trip! You can find these in the travel-size cosmetics section at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Roll-Up or Zip-off Pants: These are an amazing buy because it's like having two pair of pants in one. Girls usually feature the roll up style, while boys are usually zip-off...they zip to capri length or shorts from long pants. Multiple colors are available. I found these at Old Navy.
Pack-It Cubes by Eagle Creek: Amanda and I have several of these. The basic idea is that you can roll clothes inside them and have one for pants, one for shirts, one for underwear, one for socks, etc. Then, they all fit neatly inside your suitcase and help you stay organized while moving from hotel to hotel. They are available in various sizes to accommodate all of your packing needs. REI is where I've found them the cheapest.

Travel Umbrella: Let's face it. We're going to be in the U.K. where it rains just about every day. So a travel umbrella or rain jacket are absolutely necessary. The smaller you can pack it, the better. This umbrella is about 12 inches, but I have seen some smaller. Pick one up at Target or REI. Check out thin rain jackets at REI or City Sports (at Atlantic Station) that can roll up small enough to put in your carry-on.

That's it for travel gear tips today! More to come!

Travel Converters VS. Adaptors

Some of y'all have been asking about the difference between the voltage adaptor and a plug adaptor. I found a great all-in-one deal at Brookstone, and if your child (or anyone in your family) plans to travel again in the future, I'd suggest investing in this item. It retails for about $35. Brookstone can be found at the mall. Check it out:

http://www.brookstone.com/store/thumbnail.asp?sid=190404&cm_ven=Search&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Bidword&cm_ite=uk%20voltage%20converters&gclid=CPDTtKSMwJICFRcYewodQTirXQ

This will convert the voltage as well as adapt your plug. I'm considering it, since I have this other kit that has numerous pieces to keep up with. Ugh!

Hope that's helpful to everyone!
AUTUMN

March Madness!

Our group last year at Stonehenge!!! Brr! It was cold! Good thing we'll have our hoodies!

Don't forget that you need to be doing research on the topic you signed up for at our meeting earlier this month. You will present your information to a smaller group of folks at our next meeting on Sunday, April 20th.

Also, please make sure that you have your passport photos and copies ready to give to us at the next meeting. It is imperative that you have your passport as soon as possible. Please do not wait!

Looking forward to seeing you guys in April. Have a terrific Spring Break!

Your leaders,
Autumn, Amanda, Ben, Heather & Sheldon

March Meeting Update!

Just a reminder that our next delegation meeting is this Sunday, March 2nd at 2:00 PM, again at Cedar Hill Elementary School in Lawrenceville. Please remember to bring the following:

~Complete Student Ambassador Cert. Quiz #1 (ch. 1-5) by March Meeting
~Three photocopies of Passport Picture Page
~Photocopy of Family Insurance Card --Front & Back
~Iraqi School Kit Stuff -- Depends on what your leader assigned you.

We'll see you on Sunday!! If you have any questions, call your leader or e-mail us on yourleaders@yahoo.com

Autumn, Ben, Amanda, Heather and Sheldon