Update!

HOLA AMIGOS!!

I'm sorry I haven't sent any updates recently - we moved last weekend and I am STILL waiting for Internet access! I am sitting here at our old house, on a bucket (we already moved my desk chair!) at my old desk typing this! :)

A few things I wanted to go over:

1 - I have decided to email the final directory to everyone instead of printing one for each family. This is more "green" and also saves some money. I will have a "Guatoberfest Guide" for everyone that will go over the activities on board that I will print out and give to everyone the first night on board.

2 - Speaking of activities on board - here's the run down of activities:

MONDAY:
Arrivals - if you are staying at the Holiday Inn Port of Miami - there are PLENTY of cabs available in front of the hotel that you can take to the port. It is a short ride over there. I have stayed there in the past, prior to a cruise and it was very simple and not too expensive. The hotel lobby and elevators ARE a little crazy in the morning - so give yourself some extra time, but you won't have any trouble with getting to the port. We left the hotel around 10:00 and were able to go and get right on the ship without waiting in line at all!
If you are staying elsewhere - contact that hotel for transportation information. We were considering organizing group transportation, but the cost was WAYYY more per person than the cost of the cab ride.
Day at Leisure on the ship.
Bienvenidos (Welcome) Party - Time and location TBA.

TUESDAY: KEY WEST!

WEDNESDAY: COZUMEL!

THURSDAY: Day at Sea
10 am - noon: Guatoberfest activities. At this time, the kids can go to Camp Carnival and the adults will meet at the Mid-Ship Lounge. We will have our raffles during this time. The proceeds will go to the Global Orphan Team. We have several items from Guatemala, including a BEAUTIFUL quilt, some authentic Guatemalan toys and clothing, and some Christmas ornaments that were donated to us by Adoptive Family Travel. I will be taking pictures of the items and sending out more info as soon as I have Internet at our new house! :)
Adios party after dinner. Location TBA

FRIDAY: Departures

That's all for now!
Please email me if you have any questions!
Cindy

A message from Geri (in case some of you didn't get this):

Hello Everyone!
We are just outside a month away from our your Guatoberfest!
For everyone that has not given me the Passport information, this is a reminder that you will need to go on to www.carnival.com and fill out your funpass!
Remember to book your shore excursions!
Please remember that EVERYONE will need proper proof of citizenship- Valid U.S. Passports for all that are traveling!
If you should have any questions , call or email me.
Also if you are traveling without both parents with minors you will want to have an affidavit prepared and take it with you!
I will be sending out documents soon!!

Geri

Geri Jacoby
Travel Consultant
Great Southern Travel
3424 S. National
Springfield Mo 65807
417-888-4488/1-800-749-7116
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