Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Info about Berlin

on Monday, 10 October
Gather: 8.15 at school
Departure: 8.45 from in front of school

Those of you living outside of Amsterdam might want to sleep overnight in Amsterdam at a classmate's place to avoid possible train delays.

We will be traveling in 2 double-decker buses.

Hostel Address:
Köpenicker Str. 127-129 | D - 10179 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0)30 322 920 4201
http://www.aohostels.com/en/berlin/hostel-mitte/hostel/directions/

Things to bring/do:


-Your valid passport


-Food & drink for the bus journey


-Camera + batteries + chargers


-Cell phones + chargers (put your classmates cell nrs. on your phone if you haven't done so already & don't forget +31 country code)


-Things to occupy yourself with on the bus:

i-pods/mp3 players

books, magazines

sketchbook & sketch materials

cards or other portable games

movies on DVD to share, all buses have DVD players,

please put your names on them!


-Personal medicines


-Comfortable shoes because there will be a lot of walking


-Student card for reduced entrance fees


-A small pillow & blanket for the bus helps make it more comfortable


-Carry some health insurance info with you


-Arrange travel insurance if you plan to bring along expensive equipment (like cameras and laptops)


-Photocopy your important documents (passport, bank pass, insurance card), leave one copy at home or with a trusted person & bring one copy with you!

-You can bring your own towel or rent one at the hostel for 1 euro

-Label your luggage with your name and group


Do a bit of research beforehand of places you might like to visit on your own. You might want either buy or borrow a travel book from the

library.


Breakfast every morning and one dinner with the whole basisjaar is included in your excursion fee. Your class group will also get a limited budget for another dinner together along with the teachers in your group. You need to bring enough money to cover your lunch and other dinners. We will be distributing 7 day public transportation cards as well as 3 day museum cards to everyone.


A more detailed program will be distributed to you in the bus.


Have fun and take care of yourselves and each other during this trip!

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