Updates

¡Hola amigos!

 

In the past few weeks, a couple exciting things have fallen into place for our trip! Our flights have been booked and we've received our packing list.

 

First, here’s our flight schedule!

Going to Mérida – Saturday, March 1:

Depart:	Arrive:
Cleveland, 8:33 a.m.	LaGuardia Airport, New York, 10:18 a.m.
New York, 12:41 p.m.	Houston, 3:51 p.m.
Houston, 5:47 p.m.	Mérida, 7:47 p.m.

 

Coming Home – Saturday, March 8:

Depart:	Arrive:
Merida, 8:02 a.m.	Houston, 10:12 a.m.
Houston, 12:40 p.m.	Cleveland, 4:20 p.m.

 

 

Second is the list of what we need to pack for our adventure!

 

The weather in Mérida in March is comparable to summer in Erie, and the temperature could be anywhere from the low 70s to the mid 90s. Jealous? :)

 

Packing Suggestions for Mission of Friendship:

• Light weight casual clothing

• Comfortable shoes/sandals

• *Old clothes and shoes for work projects, depending on plans
• A light weight sweater, jacket or sweatshirt

• Swim suit
• Good insect repellent
• Good sunscreen
• Sunglasses and hat with visor
• Personal toiletries including soap for shower (Avoid scented products as they may attract insects.)
• *Light weight outfit suitable for church
• Prescriptions medicines or other desired medications
• *Journal and pen (optional)
• Personal spending money
• Camera, if desired
• Water bottle
• Hair dryer, if desired
• *Items to hand out to children, such as lollipops, balloons, etc.
• Chargers for your phone or electrical devices if you have them.

*Some items depend on the plans for the group. For example, if the group is planning to do physical work.

 

Notes:

• If you forget something, there are stores near the Mission where you can purchase things.
• You are responsible for changing your own US dollars into pesos.
• When you are ready to leave, the Mission can change your pesos back into US dollars.
• Credit cards are usually accepted in larger stores and restaurants, but you will want pesos for smaller stands, markets, in villages, etc. Your card may charge a foreign transaction fee.
• Electrical outlets in Mexico accommodate US devices.
• When you enter through customs in Mexico, you will get a travel visa stamped with how many days you can stay in the country. DO NOT LOSE IT!!!! YOU WILL NEED IT WHEN YOU LEAVE THE COUNTRY!!

 

¡Prospero Nuevo Año! Happy New Year!