2. Contact your credit card company and ask if they charge international conversion fees. (Some do and some don’t. You’d be surprised!)

3. Make sure you have an international outlet converter. (Here is the one we bought LINK ON AMAZON) You’ll need two. One for bathroom electronics (hair dryer, flat iron, shaver, etc) and one for your laptop, phone, watch, AirPods, etc… I also suggest you pack a long extension cord.

4. PRE-TRAVEL SHUTTLE AND HOTEL: Dr. Fred contacted you a few weeks ago about the shuttle from Chattanooga to Nashville. There are 14 of us taking the shuttle on SUNDAY at 3pm from Groome’s Shuttle in Chattanooga to the Nashville Airport Fairfield Inn where we will spend the night before catching the flight Monday morning. We will also be taking the shuttle from Atlanta to Chattanooga the night we return from our trip.  If you missed this information and want to join, please contact us immediately.  The cost for the shuttle is $135 per person or $270 per couple.  I have reserved SIX rooms at the Fairfield. The cost is $135 per room. Sometimes the hotel charges extra fees and I never know what the taxes will be so if it’s more or less I will let you know. The rooms I have reserved are for 1-Garmon, 2-Forbis, 3-Sterbens, 4-McIntyre, 5-Hunt, and 6-Harrison.  If you need a room, please return email or text me (Shirley) at 423-716-3650. ASAP.  Those we have listed for the 3pm shuttle are 2-Garmon, 2-McIntyre, 1-Hunt, 2-Sterbens, 2-Thompson, 2-Hensley, 1-Harrison, and 2-Hobbs are on the 5pm shuttle.

5. WEATHER AND CLOTHES: The weather in Athens is quite similar to Cleveland, TN. It’s going to be (most likely) 70ish in the day and 50s at night. Remember that it will be windy on the cruise. I suggest layers because you don’t know how each day will be. I highly suggest a wind/rain jacket. Also, pack super comfortable shoes for lots of walking. You may want a hat or small umbrella to block the sun. If you wear prescription glasses or bring sunglasses, a cord or some way of securing them might help you to not lose them. 

If you take lots of photos with your phone, you might want to get this phone strap so you don’t have to keep it in your pocket, hand, or purse, and make sure you don’t misplace it or lose it. Also, adding a contact number to your screen saver is a good way for someone to contact you if your phone is found.

6. Remember, you can only check one large piece of luggage (no more than 50 pounds). And also bring a carry-on backpack for the flights. In the backpack (and never in your checked luggage) Put your MEDICINES, MONEY, LICENSE, PASSPORT, CREDIT CARDS, charging cords, eyeglasses, eye mask or ear plugs if you need them. Also snacks and something to pass the time, etc. A carry-on that you can prop your feet on helps to relax the lower back. And a neck pillow and lightweight blanket or a long sweater might be useful if the plane is too cold. 

7. Our last ZOOM meeting is Tuesday, October 15th, at 7pm. Fred will send out the link that day to remind you.

REMEMBER THAT THE TIME CHANGES SUNDAY BEFORE OUR TRIP, FALL BACK.  AND ALSO REMEMBER THAT NASHVILLE IS ON CENTRAL TIME. (ONE HOUR BACK)