Tour Costs, Accomodations and What to Pack

April 28 - May 8, 2007

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

• Valid U. S. Passport with expiration date after December 31, 2007 
• Visa - Not required for any location

Individual Costs: 

• Approximately $3,000 (includes all transportation, transfers/accommodations/tours/food)
• Note: airfare from Washington DC, extra cost may be involved depending upon U. S. departure city

Accomodations:

• All travel/tour/transfers/accommodations will be arranged for you.
• Sleeping quarters:
  • Romania: Housing in the group homes or transition house is very good, by any standard. There is always plenty of hot water; all towels, etc. are provided. The houses are very clean.
    • Newly constructed mountain camp: cabins will be provided.
  • Moldova: Hotel
  • Prague: Hotel in city center
• Children are children, so for those of you staying in a group home, there is some noise. They will be fascinated by you and want your attention. Even though you don’t speak the language, they understand hugs and smiles.
• In-country transportation: The drivers are excellent, vehicles are current . (There will always be an English speaking person with you.)

What to Pack:

• Casual and versatile clothing (business casual).  Women may wear slacks for almost any occasion.  Ties, suits and dressy clothes are not needed.
• Comfortable shoes – good walking shoes, and a pair appropriate for the camp
• Weather at the camp is cooler than in Bucharest.  Plan to bring a sweater, sweatshirt or jacket – layers work very well.
• A converter will be necessary if you bring chargers, laptops, razors, etc.  Travel stores (e.g., Radio Shack, etc.) have converter plugs available at a reasonable price.
• House slippers – it is Romanian custom to take off your street shoes when you enter a home.  Shoes are left inside the door.
• Luggage- use what you normally take, but you may want to pack a small backpack for the trip to the camp; no need to carry larger bags.