We depart in 16 days!  !Orale y hijole!

 

1.  When we arrive in Spain, we will travel with a group of 15 from Basehor-Linwood High School in Kansas.  I always enjoy meeting other Americans while in Spain.

 

2.  The passport holders have arrived!  The tickets have arrived!  The backpacks have arrived!

 

3.  The long-sleeved burgundy shirts have been ordered!  It will be the only long-sleeve item that you will need for the trip.

 

4.  The candy has sold!  Therefore, I will have enough dollars to buy ten Euros for each of you that we will pass out at the Wednesday, 5/23 meeting.  You will then have Euros (about $13) to spend immediately upon arriving in Madrid. 

 

5.  As described in the original info packet, there is a REFUNDABLE curfew fine.  Please bring $20 to the meeting.  Those who violate the curfew will lose the $20 and be required to give $40 as the next REFUNDABLE curfew fine. 

 

6.  As described in the original info packet, EF suggests a $3-4 daily gratuity/tip for the tour director and $1-2 for the bus driver.  The maximum, then, would be about $50.  We won't pay quite that much.  We will use your $20 refundable curfew deposit as the gratuity/tip at the end of the tour, and I'll ask for another $10 or so at the end of the tour. 

 

7.  As described in the original info packet, we MAY have the opportunity to attend a bullfight ($25) and/or a flamenco performance ($25). 

 

8.  Jordyn has decided to not participate in the tour due to family commitments.  Please let Jordyn know that we will miss her. 

 

9.  We'll meet Wednesday, 5/23/07, at 7 p.m. at Northview.  See attached agenda.

 

Keep in contact, Jim/Senor Robidoux