DETAILS!

Bellarmine University Belize Microlending Trip

Sunday

4:45 am Depart Bellarmine University, Horrigan Hall for airport. Driver: Peter K.
6:35 am Departing flight from Louisville International Airport
11:22 a.m. (BZ time) Arrive in Belize, pick up van (bring a snack or pick up one in airport!)
1:00 p.m. Cave Tubing at Jaguar Paw
P.M. Check into University of Belize Dormitory in Belmopan (96 Apartments

Monday
All Day Meeting with BEST & Service for BEST Clients


Tuesday
10:00 a.m. Tour of US Embassy
12:00 p.m. Belmopan Rotary Meeting, George Price Center in Belmopan
o 15-20 minute presentation
o Meeting with Rotary Microlending Committee
1:30 p.m. Travel to and tour Xuantantunich Mayan Ruins

Wednesday

All Day Working with BEST Clients
10:00 a.m. Advisor meeting with Sharon P. at University of Belize

Thursday
A.M. Working with BEST Clients
Mid Day Check out of University of Belize UB Dormitory
Drive to Belize City
Return Rental Vans
4:30 p.m. Water Taxi to San Pedro
o Check into Mayan Princess Hotel, 1-800-850-4101, 011-501-226-2778 http://mayanprincesshotel.com/


Friday
8:00 am Breakfast
AM & PM Beach & Snorkeling
3:30 pm Water Taxi to Belize City
P.M. Check into The Great House, 13 Cork Street, Belize City, Belize, 011-501-223-3400, Toll Free: 1-800-698-2915, http://www.greathousebelize.com

Saturday
10:00 am Hotel Shuttle to Airport
12:20 p.m. Departing flight from Belize
7:30 pm Bellarmine Shuttle pick-up at Louisville Airport & returning to campus. Driver: Andrew S.


GROUND RULES
1. Always be with another member of the group – you are not to be by yourself
2. Notify at least one of the trip advisors of your whereabouts anytime you (and your “buddy”) are away from the group.
3. Consumption of alcohol is not permitted - at any time - during the trip.
4. Full participation in all scheduled activities is expected
5. Communicate any problems, concerns, illnesses immediately to one of the trip advisors
6. Remember to conduct yourself at all times as a guest of the Belizean people and not to be an “ugly American.”
7. Keep close tabs on your passport and ID!


PACKING SUGGESTIONS
In Carry On
o Passport/ID
o Swimwear or shorts/top
o Flip flops/sandals
o Travel towel
o Travel-sized sunscreen*
o Any medication**
o Hat
o Camera
* Customers departing from U.S. airports on any domestic or international flight may bring carry-on bags through security and aboard the aircraft with trial-size toiletries (3.4 ounces or less). Toiletries must fit comfortably in one, quart-size (7.5" x 8"), clear plastic zip-top bag. The zip-top bag may need to be presented separately at airport security so make sure it is easily accessible when you approach the screening area.
**Prescription medication must be in original container and be for the traveler.


In Checked Baggage
o 2 pair light-weight pants/shorts for travel/cultural experiences
o 1 – 2 shirt for travel/cultural experiences
o 1 business casual shirt
o 1-2 pair light-weight pants/shorts for working with loan recipients
o 2 shirts for working with loan recipients
o Comfortable walking/working shoes
o Shower flip flops
o Sleepwear & personal wear
o Extra swimwear (if desired)
o Toiletries
o Towel/washcloth
o Motion sickness bands or medication – esp. if you haven’t spent a lot of time on a boat before!
o Extra trash & zip-top bags
o Sunscreen, bug spray, aloe gel
o Journal/ notebook and pens

Things NOT to bring:
o Jewelry
o Computers
o Other valuables