Croatian Folk Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn3 MZeuv8ow&safe=true
Farmor s Geography Trip to Croatia 18 ~ 23 October, 2017
This Student/Parent Information Presentation will be put on the Farmor s School website
Where we re going
Farmor s School Geography Trip to Croatia Wednesday Oct 18th to Monday Oct 23rd.
1 st night Hotel Mirni Kutak *** Address: Gornja Dubrava 63, 53220, Otočac, Croatia Phone: +385 53 771 589 2 nd & 3 rd nights Youth Hostel Zadar Address: Obala kneza Trpimira 76, 23000, Zadar, Croatia Phone: +385 23 331 145
4th & 5th nights Chillout Hostel ** Address: Tomićeva ul. 5A, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Phone: +385 1 4849 605
Flight Times Outbound London Heathrow Terminal 5 to Zagreb Airline: British Airways Departs: Wednesday 18 th Oct 2017 at 08:15 (arrive 11:35) Flight number: BA0848 Arrive at the Conference Room 2.45am ready for registration and departure Return Zagreb to London Heathrow Terminal 5 Airline: British Airways Arrives: Monday 23rd Oct 2017 at 14:15 (departing Zagreb 12:45) Flight Number: BA0849 Arrive back to Farmor s approx. 6pm?????? students will phone home ahead
Just to let you know Anyone of our students may be asked to go with Border Police to be checked As over 14 years of age - they are allowed to
Packed Lunch Flight snacks and drinks are provided A good idea to take a packed brunch/lunch for our outward journey Remember drinks not allowed through security at Heathrow, so perhaps some money for a drink in Departures Non perishable snacks e.g. cereal bars, could be a good idea to pack, but to avoid lots of sweets..
Baggage allowance - See Heathrow website for details Checked in: 23kg Suggestion travel light as you will be carrying it!
Put valuables in your hand luggage Dimensions not to exceed 55cm X 40cm X 20cm No sharp objects nail files, tweezers, scissors No liquids, gels, creams or pastes or drinks in containers over 100ml Books, magazines, playing cards Travel sickness pills?
Even though Croatia joined the EU in July 2013, the main currency accepted is the Croatian Kuna.
Only really for souvenirs There are many places you can get the currency Fairford PO said if you order the Croatian Kuna by 12 noon either on line (PO Ltd) or personally go in and order, currency will be in next day 50 in kuna is plenty Some for Heathrow Departures? Responsible for your own money
Fieldwork in Croatia
You will be given fieldwork booklet when we depart
What to pack??? The average temperature of coastal Croatia in mid October is 17 C and is often sunny ~ T-shirts and shorts weather. However, continental Croatia averages 10 C ~ warm and waterproof clothing is needed!
Please travel light! Croatia Kit List Packed Lunch for outgoing trip Main luggage and hand luggage the latter a day rucksack plastic bag liner Sturdy walking boots Walking socks and spares Waterproof jacket and trousers (we will continue whatever the weather!) Long trousers/three quarters/shorts/tracksuit bottoms Sweat top/fleece T-shirt/long sleeved cotton shirts Sun glasses, shorts, sun hat Lip salve and high factor sun cream Camera/mobile 2 pin Travel plug Leak proof water bottle water from the tap is fine to drink Trainers (Suitable footwear for the Hotel/Youth Hostel) Socks Underwear Nightwear Towel and Toiletries Swimsuit and Towel for river trip Personal first aid kit e.g. plasters Medications if necessary (e.g. spare inhalers ) Pens/pencils, clipboard and all necessary stationery equipment including full maths set. Pocket money
Walking boots
Mobile Phones and Electronic devices Only to be used when travelling to and from airports and during leisure time Other times to be put away unless used for photos Students are responsible for their own equipment Turn off roaming
Alcohol Smoking Customs No alcohol Expectations This is forbidden on all school trips Do not bring or buy anything that will be confiscated by customs
Will assume no one objects if photos are used by Schools Own and Farmor s school for publicity if you don t mention it to us this evening after the meeting.
4 groups with a member of staff responsible for one group EHIC and Passports collected by Mrs McLarty by Wednesday 11 th October BEFORE departure day
Medical Whilst no additional inoculations are required for travel to Croatia other than the routine vaccinations recommended for the UK, participants are strongly advised to consult their own medical practitioner who will be best placed to advise on their individual health requirements whilst abroad if they have any concerns.
Health and Safety Extremely unlikely to have ticks, but we need to be aware and vigilant If unchecked, in 7-10 days there could be stiffness of the neck and red blotches No shorts, flip flops, open toed sandals Wear light coloured clothes so they can be picked off Ensure you do a thorough check over in the shower for ticks
Brief History of Croatia A good idea to look up, before we go
Twitter Follow our adventures on Twitter find the link on the school website
Insurance The policy is on the website
Questions?
Please remember to 1. Sign the Student Contract 2. Hand in any photocopies of your EHIC card 3. Any medical, dietary or disability please let us know this evening Thank you
Plitvice Lakes UNESCO World Heritage Site
Zadar
World s first Sea Organ, Zadar
Kayaking on the Zrmanja River
Paklenica Gorge Paklenica Gorge
Adventure Caving
Zagreb
Jasenovac Memorial Museum Jasenovac Memorial Museum
Lonjsko Polje