Final reminders!

Hey all! We are being picked up from the Frontier front parking lot at 1:00am on 8/13 for our 5:45am flight in Boston. Please bring your $70 for the transportation cost. We are only days away from departure! 

Here are some general reminders:

**Contact your bank if you plan on bringing a debit card. There will be plenty of ATM access points in Granada to withdraw dollars or cordobas but if your bank sees withdrawals from Nicaragua without any warning they might freeze the card!

**Contact your cell phone company and tell them you will be out of the country and ask how to avoid major roaming or other crazy charges. Some internet searches on how to prep your phone for being overseas are helpful. Find out how to turn off the features on your device that will cost money!

**Our project with Amped will be in a brand new community on recently purchased land. Amped has told me that they would like us all to be wearing Amped tshirts/gear while we are at the job site working to make a positive impression. They will also organize washing and drying the Amped shirts after each work day. I'll give you the shirts when we depart. 

**If you are planning on checking a bag, please review American Airlines policy on baggage checking. It will probably be at least $25 fee. 

**Don't forget to bring school supplies! We will pack everything in a bag to check. We will actually save a ton of time and money on shipping!

Here is Heather's Packing Checklist:

Clothes
T-shirt/ tank tops and shorts for job site 3-4 days
Other casual clothes for nights/days off
At least one nicer outfit- dress or skirt 
At least one bathing suit
Plenty of undergarments
Plenty of socks
Sneakers
Sandals
Shower shoes
Lightweight sweater/sweatshirt/ jacket in case it is chilly
Rain jacket/ umbrella
Hat

Toiletries
Soap
Shampoo & Conditioner
Sun block at least 30spf
Bug spray with deet
Aloe Vera lotion
Razor
Deodorant 
Medications needed
Tylenol/ Advil
A few Band aids
Hand sanitizer
Baby wipes

Other
Passport
Spending money
Beach towel
Glasses/ contacts
Sunglasses 
Phone & charger
Book
Backpack or bag to carry to job site/ beach
Water bottle
Work gloves

If you have questions, please contact me soon. Otherwise, this blog will be updated everyday on the trip with pictures and reflection from our trip goers. See you soon!

Joe

508 944 7917

Joe.costello2@gmail.com