[this post is part of our Israel Study Tour. Check out the link on the top-bar of the blog to view all the posts for this trip]
Hello,
Can you believe it? We are less than two weeks away from heading to Israel. Remember to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before flight departure. People will be arriving from all over on various schedules so come wearing your nametag that Morning Star will provide in the package they are sending out this week. That way we can identify all tour participants.
According to the current weather forecast temperatures are supposed to be in the 60s with occasional rain showers. Make sure to have a pair of shorts and one swimming suite (for the Dead Sea), warm clothing (in layers), and rain gear.
Some of you have already returned the last page of the Study Travel Abroad document, however, there are several that have not returned it yet. The last page is a requirement for all participants who are on a Moody approved trip (no matter if student or non-student). Please fill out, sign, and fax (312-329-4234) or scan and email (kalbert@moody.edu) this last page back to us. Remember, you can go on the flight to Israel without us having this document, you just can’t get on the bus in Israel until we have it :-)
Also, here is information on baggage allowances for our trip. Please try to pack as light as possible (think layers), and functional. We will not be in any settings where casual clothing is not appropriate. At some “religious” sites all people are required to be “modest” - this means all knees and shoulders must be covered (no shorts allowed). Have along a pair of pull on sweat pants for those days. If it is warm and you want to wear your shorts at other times, then you can just pull on these extra pants for the holy site. Also, in Israel you will need an adapter for electrical equipment (like a charger) to work. Don’t plan on taking a lot of electrical gear, but if you must, consult the attached document for this and other information like changing $.
One last item for today. Make 2 copies of your passport picture page today and have them in your suitcase and carry on luggage so if you lost your passport (which hopefully will not happen), we could make the necessary arrangements.
Get ready!
Blessings,
Walt, Bill & Zelda, Ernest, and Katha
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