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5/27/13 5/28/13 Glenna House, Muckross Rd Killarney, Ireland
+353 (0) 64 66 3 27 05
5/28/13 5/30/13 Aspect Hotel Park West Dublin, Ireland
+353 (0) 164 291 00
5/30/13 5/31/13 BritanniaCountry House Hotel Manchester, GB
+44 161 434 3411
www.britanniacountryhotel.co.uk
5/31/13 6/2/13 Premier Inn Livingston Edinburgh Region UK
+44 1506650650
6/2/13 6/3/13 IBIS Leeds Yorkshire, UK
+44 113 220 4100
6/3/13 6/8/13 IBIS Barking Highbridge Road London, UK
+44 (0) 208 477 4100
Here's where we are headed -
Next Meeting: May 19, 2013, 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Location: St Matthews School - COMMONS Area
Subject: Packing
Trivia Question - In Ireland, 2013 is the Year of the _________ . Write the answer and your name on a piece of paper and bring to the meeting with you. Prizes for winners...
It's a year-long celebration of fun, food, culture and more!! We'll get to partake... The answer is: The Year of the Gathering ! Year of the Gathering
Link to the EF Tours web information is HERE .....
Enroll here ....... ( tour # 1113661 )
Departure Date is now officially Sunday, May 26, 2013...
The Trip presentation from the Oct 14 meeting is below....
How many London landmarks do you know? Check them HERE ..
We have started the trip BLOG. You can access it at http://45483europe2013.blogspot.com/ .
Test your knowledge of "British" words - click HERE...
2013 Electronics Presentation from the Mar 17, 2013 Meeting. The Medical Consent form for EF is Here... Every traveler MUST have one completed and turned in at the May meeting .
EF Safety Handbook for the trip is HERE . (Quiz - on 4 of the pages the group is inside an historically important structure.
What is it? And where?)
Here is the planning document for the October 14, 2012 meeting.
HERE is the presentation made during the troop meeting on Aug 15, 2011...
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Country Information
Ireland
Wales
Population: 3,006,430
Time zone GMT: 0
Capital city: Cardiff
Leader name:
Leader title: First Minister
Leader name: Carwyn Jones AM (Assembly Member)
Leader title: Welsh Government
Language(s): English, Welsh
Religion(s): Roman Catholic, Protestant
Dialing code: 44 (UK), then 029 (Cardiff)
Currency code: GBP
Currency name: Pound Sterling
Electrical power: 220-240 Volts
Electrical plug(s):
It's said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten, and for once the blarney rings true. The Irish landscape has a mythic resonance, the country's history is almost tangible, and its people seem put on earth expressly to restore faith in humanity.
Population: 6,197,100
Time zone GMT: 0
Capital city: Dublin
Leader name: Michael D. Higgins
Leader title: President (Republic)
Leader name: Enda Kenny
Leader title: Prime Minister (Republic)
Language(s): English, Gaelic,
Religion(s): 88% Roman Catholic, 5% Protestant, 4% none, 3%other
Dialing code: 353 (Republic), 028 (Northern Ireland)
Currency code: EUR
Currency name: Euro
Electrical power: 220-240 Volts
Electrical plug(s):
Weather: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/wl/print.html
Wales has a moderate climate, very similar to the rest of the UK, but it can also be slightly unpredictable!The mountainous nature of our landscape and the shape of our coast mean that the weather can differ quite dramatically within a very short distance. Weather also changes quite quickly here- it could be raining in the morning and gloriously sunny by the afternoon.
Weather: http://www.irelandlogue.com/weather
Despite its northern latitude, Ireland's climate is moderated by the Gulf Stream, bringing the dregs of Caribbean balminess, as well as turtles and triggerfish. The temperature only drops below freezing intermittently during the winter and snow is scarce. Summers aren't really that hot, rarely hitting 30° C (86° F), but it stays light until around 23:00. Whatever the time of year, be prepared for rain because Ireland is wet. The heaviest rain usually falls where the scenery is best: luscious County Kerry can be drizzle-bound on as many as 270 days of the year. If you do find the rain getting you down you might find some comfort in the Irish saying: 'It doesn't rain in the pub'!
Weather Averages
Most of our rain tends to fall in the autumn and early winter months (October – January) so be sure to bring a raincoat and a good pair of waterproof walking shoes to Wales. Our days in winter are shorter and we tend to experience snow, which provides us with some spectacular scenery.
Although it’s not all rain and clouds in Wales - the summer months of June to August are the hottest here and a great time to take advantage of some of our beautiful beaches and coastline. April, May and September also offer somewarm days to explore our landscape. Our long summer days also help, it often doesn’t get dark until 10pm/22:00 in midsummer thanks to our northerly latitude.
The temperature in winter months averages around 6°C with summer months climbing up to 20°C. However, conditions in the upland areas can be changeable throughout the entire year.
Weather Averages
Scotland
England
Honed by long competition with its English neighbours, buoyant Scotland has survived encroachment, brass-monkey weather and invasion by stand-up comedians. Its people are feisty, opinionated and fiercely loyal. The countryside is a wild, beautiful tumble of raw mountain peaks and deep glassy lakes.
Until recently England was generally thought of as a gentle, fabled land freeze-framed sometime in the 1930s, home of the post office, country pub and vicarage. It's now better known for vibrant cities with great nightlife and attractions, contrasted with green and pleasant countryside.
Population: 51,000,000
Time zone GMT: 0
Capital city: London
Leader name: Elizabeth II
Leader type: Queen
Leader name: David Cameron
Leader type: Prime Minister
Language(s): English
Religion(s): Church of England, Catholic, Methodist, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh and Hindu.
Dialing code: 44
Currency code: GBP
Currency name: Pound Sterling
Electrical power: 220-240 Volts
Electrical plug(s):
Population: 5,194,000
Time zone GMT: 0
Capital city: Edinburgh
Leader name: Elizabeth II
Leader title: Queen
Leader name: David Cameron
Leader title: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Leader name: Alex Salmond
Leader title: First Minister
Language(s): Gaelic, English
Religion(s): The two largest religious denominations are the Presbyterian Church of Scotland (47%) and the Roman Catholic Church (16%), with 28% claiming no religious affiliation at all. Non-Christian religions account for only 2% of the population, mostly small communities of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and Jews.
Dialing code: 44
Currency code: GBP
Currency name: Pound Sterling
Electrical power: 220-240 Volts
Electrical plug(s):
Weather: http://www.scotlandinfo.eu/weather-climate
'Varied' describes Scotland's climate perfectly. There are wide variations in climate over small distances, and a sunny day will often as not be followed by a rainy one. Although the country nudges the Arctic Circle, the Gulf Stream winds keep the temperature mild (well, relatively mild). The Highlands, however, can have extreme weather at any time. The east coast tends to be cool and dry, with winter temperatures rarely dropping below freezing (but watch out for the bone-chilling winds off the North Sea). The west coast is milder and wetter, with average summer highs of 19°C (66°F). May and June are the driest months; July and August the warmest. In the north the summer sun barely sets; the winter sun barely rises.
Weather Averages
Weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USAR0178
England's climate is mild and damp, with temperatures moderated by the light winds that blow in off its relatively warm seas. Temperatures inland don't get much below freezing in winter (December to February), or much above 30°C (86°F) in summer (June to August). The north is the coldest area; London, the southeast and the West Country are the warmest. Rainfall is greatest in hilly areas and in the West Country. You can expect cloudy weather and light drizzle in any part of England at any time. Aside from the more obvious tendency of temperatures in the south to be a bit warmer than the north there is also some lateral variation in weather. The west is usually cloudier, wetter, warmer in summer and colder in winter than the east.
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London Attractions -
http://www.funtouristattractions.com/i/london-england-attractions/39/0
"ENGLISH" Language Lessons -
http://www.digitaldialects.com/English.htm
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Our Europe 2013 trip is leaving 27 May 2013 through EF Educational Tours. It is a customized trip for 13 days to Ireland, Scotland and England; any scout who will have completed 8th grade or older by May 2013 is welcome to participate as are parents and leaders. friends, etc. The trip includes the following:
(1) Comprehensive sightseeing tours led by an expert local guide of the following:
Dublin
Edinburgh
London
Stonehenge and Bath
(2) Entrances included to the following sites:
Blarney Castle
Waterford Crystal Factory
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Book of Kells
Guinness Storehouse
Welsh Castle
Hadrian's Wall
Edinburgh Castle
Alnwick Castle (Harry Potter's Hogwarts)
British Museum
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pax Lodge
Stonehenge
Roman Baths
Bath
Tower of London Ceremony of the Keys
(3) Included in the Program Fee:
• Round trip airfare
• Transfers to and from the airport and hotel and between destination cities (as per program
itinerary)
• Overnight in hotels with private bathrooms • Continental breakfast daily • Dinner daily • Lunch day 13 (Hardrock Café London) • Full-time services of an EF Tour Director
The trip is open for enrollment NOW. Current price quote: Girl Scouts Go to the UK
*Please note that departure fees are subject to change. Lunches and a suggested tipping amount for the Tour Director, local guides, and bus drivers are not included.
How to Enroll:
Travelers can enroll in a few different ways. Please have your tour # 1113661 ready!
1- Online here https://www.eftours.com/secure/login/enroll-preview.aspx
a. Enter your tour number (above) and follow the prompts.
2- Over the phone
a. Call us at 1-800-665-5364.
3- Via fax or mail.
a. Please fill out a paper application and fax to 1-800-318-3732 or mail to EF Educational Tours / One Education Street / Cambridge MA 02141.
Payment:
For a 2013 tour, travelers enroll with $95. Upon receipt of the first invoice, $150 is due 60 days later. An additional $150 is due 14 months prior to departure. Then, $200 is due by 9 months prior to departure. After that, the remaining balance is due 110 days prior to departure (less the departure fees, which are due at 30 days prior to departure). If your group is collecting some money from fundraising, one check can be sent in with a Club Check form and we will allocate the money accordingly. Travelers will be invoiced individually, unless you ask us to hold the invoices. As noted on the price quote, travelers do have the option to sign-up for EF's Monthly Automatic Payment Plan. This is a great way for families to make the trip more affordable!
Insurance:
Please note that EF does offer an All-Inclusive Insurance Plan for $145. Upon signing-up for this plan, payment is due immediately or upon receipt of the next invoice (in addition to the deposits listed above).
If your scout has traveled with EF on a previous trip, there is a $100 repeat traveler discount. There is also a current $200 Early Enrollment discount available to everyone who enrolls through October 31, 2011.
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