We have had many questions about power converters. Here is a great webpage about converters and adapters. If you plan to travel in the future go ahead and purchase the universal adapter. Please be sure to check back to our blog to stay updated on everything.
Click here to see which one!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
25 days! Money Exchange
Only 25 more days until departure. Be sure to check this blog often. We will posting some very important information over the next view weeks. The last 15 days leading into the mission we will be blogging about a daily prayer focus.
We have been getting many questions about currency exchange. Yesterday we checked at an international airport about exchanging money. The rate they gave us we 1.43 USD to buy 1.00 Euro. After a conversation with the man at the exchange booth, he said it would be best to check with your local bank. At Chase bank today they gave us a rate of 1.34 USD to buy 1.00 Euro. Banks can take up to 7 days to order your money. If the bank is the choice you make then please allow yourself enough time to exchange the money.
Here is a link for you to check out other options when it comes to your spending money. Currency Exchange
When we get to Poalnd we will excange our Euros into Zloty's. We will exchange them at the mall that is next to our apartments.
We listed all of this in an earlier blog but we want to make sure you get it!
Money that you will need for transportation and tourism
1. Bus in Ireland 55.00 Euros, you will pay this to Josh Wilson in Europe once you get your Euros. He will then pay the bus company at the end of the week in Ireland.
2. 30.00 Euros for bus ride into Paris
3. 15.00 Euros for day pass in Paris
4. 30.00 USD for the tour of the concentration camp in Poland, this amount can also be paid in Zloty. Josh will collect everyones money the day of the tour.
5. 20.00 USD for the train to and from the airport in Krakow.
6. 15.00 USD for a week long metro pass in Krakow.
7. 30.00 USD to tour the old castle and church in Krakow, this cost is not required. You can sit in the common area and wait for the group to tour.
Total- 100.00 Euros and 95.00 USD
The only other funds you will need will be for food and items you want to bring back with you.
Let us know if you have any questions.
We have been getting many questions about currency exchange. Yesterday we checked at an international airport about exchanging money. The rate they gave us we 1.43 USD to buy 1.00 Euro. After a conversation with the man at the exchange booth, he said it would be best to check with your local bank. At Chase bank today they gave us a rate of 1.34 USD to buy 1.00 Euro. Banks can take up to 7 days to order your money. If the bank is the choice you make then please allow yourself enough time to exchange the money.
Here is a link for you to check out other options when it comes to your spending money. Currency Exchange
When we get to Poalnd we will excange our Euros into Zloty's. We will exchange them at the mall that is next to our apartments.
We listed all of this in an earlier blog but we want to make sure you get it!
Money that you will need for transportation and tourism
1. Bus in Ireland 55.00 Euros, you will pay this to Josh Wilson in Europe once you get your Euros. He will then pay the bus company at the end of the week in Ireland.
2. 30.00 Euros for bus ride into Paris
3. 15.00 Euros for day pass in Paris
4. 30.00 USD for the tour of the concentration camp in Poland, this amount can also be paid in Zloty. Josh will collect everyones money the day of the tour.
5. 20.00 USD for the train to and from the airport in Krakow.
6. 15.00 USD for a week long metro pass in Krakow.
7. 30.00 USD to tour the old castle and church in Krakow, this cost is not required. You can sit in the common area and wait for the group to tour.
Total- 100.00 Euros and 95.00 USD
The only other funds you will need will be for food and items you want to bring back with you.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
What to wear and when?
Hey AYC'ers we have had many questions about what to wear and how to pack. during the Mission. So here is your answer.
1. Make sure you go overboard in modesty! Many times missionaries spend years to teach and establish as standard of modesty in the congregation. We do not give an impression to the saints who attend the services in Waterford that we do not believe in what Missionary and Sis. Potter teach. We will have church services Wednesday-Friday night. The dress for these services are business casual. Then for the Sunday service we will be dressing up. This will be our only dressy service.
1a. Modesty defined for this trip is the following:
- No capped sleeves for the duration of this mission
- All young ladies must wear skirts that go past their knees
- All young men are to wear long pants
- All young men are required to wear t-shirts or long sleeves
Thank you in advance for following our respectful dress code. Please do not put the AYC staff in a position that we have to confront you on your dress and attire.
2. What to wear in Paris? The temperature is going to be very hot and we are going to be walking several miles. Dress lite and wear comfortable shoes. We recommend you bring a backpack with you to Paris perhaps packed with sunscreen, extra set of clothes and for the guys bring some AXE so you do not smell up the bus :)! You may want to pack some snacks for the Paris trip because we will not be stopping to eat until late afternoon.
3. What do we wear in Poland? You can dress casual the entire time we are in Poland.
4. Both places that we are staying in Waterford and in Krakow have washing machines. However they usually do not have a dryer. You will have to hang your clothes out to dry. You may want to bring a box of Tide soap to do laundry while you are on the mission.
5. How big and how much can my carry on luggage weigh? The following has been taken directly from the Ryanair web page. 21 in x 15 in x 7.87 in represents the cm to in. 10 Kg is equal to 22 lbs. Please weigh and measure your carry on before you leave. Ryanair will charge you or make you leave your bags behind if you do not meet these requirements.
"Strictly one item of cabin baggage per passenger (excluding infants) weighing up to 10kg with maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm is permitted. (handbag, briefcase, laptop, shop purchases, camera etc.) must be carried in your 1 permitted piece of cabin baggage.
Extra/oversized cabin baggage will be refused at the boarding gate, or where available, placed in the hold of the aircraft for a fee of £50/€50. If you are unsure, check at the Bag Drop desk before going through security.
Smaller musical items such as a guitar, violin or viola which exceed our cabin baggage dimensions may be carried in the cabin if a seat for it has been reserved and the appropriate fare paid. There is no checked or cabin baggage allowance associated with the purchase of an extra seat. To book an extra seat for an item the word "ITEM SEAT" must be entered as the surname and "EXTRA" must be entered at the first name. EXTRA ITEM SEAT will then be displayed on the reservation and online boarding pass. The accompanying passenger's travel document details must be entered during the online check- in process. Spanish Resident and Large Family Discount is not applicable on EXTRA seats."
6. What about my checked luggage what can it weigh? We prepaid for each person to check one piece of luggage on the Ryanair flights. The weight we paid for is 15kg which comes to 33 lbs. Again Ryanair will not allow you to be 1kg over weight. They usually charge you up to 100.0 USD if you are over weight. Please weigh your bags before you go. Do not forget to save room for gifts that you want to bring home.
We will be updating the blog more often please continue to check back regularly.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Only 60 days left!
Wow time has flown by! We cannot believe there are only 60 days left until we leave the USA to embark on our European Tour 2012!
Thank you to everyone for getting your airline money in on time. We paid the entire balance today for all of our tickets. Please do not forget the next deadline on June 1st. This will be our last deadline the cost is 400.00 dollars. This will cover all the hotel cost for our mission. Please remember your 75.00 dollar luggage fee for the flights on Ryanair when we get to Europe. You can send this in with the 400.00 or you can bring it in cash form when we meet up in Dublin. Please make sure it is cash.
Other money stuff when we arrive in Europe.
Train/Bus to Dublin 65.00 Euro total. This is for two round trips plus a one way back to Dublin from Waterford City on the train.
Bus to get to Paris Central from the airport is 30.00 Euro round trip
Metro pass in Paris is 15.00 Euro
Bus round trip to and from Krakow City Center from the Airport is 20.00 USD
Metro Pass for the week in Krakow is 15.00 USD
Auschwitz Tour is 30.00 USD in Poland
Castle Tour is 35.00 USD Poland (This is optional you can sit in the common area for free and wait for the group if you choose)
Money for food- This is different for everyone we will eat at cheap places like McDonald's. In Europe a value meal is usually 10.00 USD, however in Poland you can get a value meal for 5.00.
In a future blog will give you some lessons on how to pack and what to pack.
Thank you to everyone for getting your airline money in on time. We paid the entire balance today for all of our tickets. Please do not forget the next deadline on June 1st. This will be our last deadline the cost is 400.00 dollars. This will cover all the hotel cost for our mission. Please remember your 75.00 dollar luggage fee for the flights on Ryanair when we get to Europe. You can send this in with the 400.00 or you can bring it in cash form when we meet up in Dublin. Please make sure it is cash.
Other money stuff when we arrive in Europe.
Train/Bus to Dublin 65.00 Euro total. This is for two round trips plus a one way back to Dublin from Waterford City on the train.
Bus to get to Paris Central from the airport is 30.00 Euro round trip
Metro pass in Paris is 15.00 Euro
Bus round trip to and from Krakow City Center from the Airport is 20.00 USD
Metro Pass for the week in Krakow is 15.00 USD
Auschwitz Tour is 30.00 USD in Poland
Castle Tour is 35.00 USD Poland (This is optional you can sit in the common area for free and wait for the group if you choose)
Money for food- This is different for everyone we will eat at cheap places like McDonald's. In Europe a value meal is usually 10.00 USD, however in Poland you can get a value meal for 5.00.
In a future blog will give you some lessons on how to pack and what to pack.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Travel Insurance Available
We have had several inquiries regarding travel insurance. We do not purchase insurance for you. We do however suggest you purchase your own plan. This is the company that we have used in the past. They are very reasonable and cover everything from lost luggage to trip cancellation. Please call your insurance provider and ask if they cover international health emergencies. Any further questions regarding travel insurance please call Travel Guard directly or check out their web page www.travelguard.com.
Travel Guard3300 Business Park Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Phone:
1.800.826.4919 (U.S.)
Toll Free 1.800.826.4919 (International Collect)
Monday, April 23, 2012
Great News!
Hey everyone I hope you are having a great week. Our next due date is May 1st. This is our biggest one, your airline ticket money is due. Below we have listed the amount that you need to send in based off of where you are flying from. If you do not not know where you are flying from please contact Josh Wilson at jwilson149@hotmail.com . Please be free to make all checks payable to Apostolic Crusaders.
Chicago-Dublin 1150.00 (only 50.00 dollars more than quoted because of the increase in gas prices.)
Knoxville-Dublin 1425.00
New Orleans-Dublin 1350.00
Only 84 days until we make our mission happen!
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