The Gregg School go to The Gregg School go to the USA!the USA!18 July 201018 July 2010

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27 July 201027 July 2010

Day 1: Southampton-San Day 1: Southampton-San FranciscoFrancisco

• Students must be here by 5.30amStudents must be here by 5.30am

• We will be leaving promptly at We will be leaving promptly at 6.00am.6.00am.

• Bring music, books etc for theBring music, books etc for the

journey as we will be journey as we will be

travelling for a LONG time.travelling for a LONG time.

Hand luggage:Hand luggage:

• Students can bring one piece of hand Students can bring one piece of hand luggage, but it must fit into the bag luggage, but it must fit into the bag gauge at check-in.gauge at check-in.

• It can be no bigger It can be no bigger

than this:than this:

• A rucksack would beA rucksack would be

best!best!

Liquids:Liquids:• Max 100mlMax 100ml• One sealable plastic bagOne sealable plastic bag• No bigger than 20cm x 20cmNo bigger than 20cm x 20cm

Please note 'Liquids' include:Please note 'Liquids' include:– All drinks, including waterAll drinks, including water– Creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, lip gloss or lip Creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, lip gloss or lip

balms, mascara etc. balms, mascara etc. – Sprays and pressurized containers including Sprays and pressurized containers including

shaving foam and spray deodorants shaving foam and spray deodorants – Pastes, including toothpastes Pastes, including toothpastes – Gels, including hair and shower gel Gels, including hair and shower gel

Checked Luggage:Checked Luggage:

• Allowance: one bag, no more than 23kgAllowance: one bag, no more than 23kg

• Dimensions:Dimensions:

• Make sure you securelyMake sure you securely

wrap any liquids youwrap any liquids you

are carrying in yourare carrying in your

suitcase.suitcase.

Flight details:Flight details:

• Terminal 5Terminal 5

• British AirwaysBritish Airways

• Flight BA285Flight BA285

• 11:35am11:35am

• Length of flight: 10 hours 50 minsLength of flight: 10 hours 50 mins

• Time difference: -8 hoursTime difference: -8 hours

• Arrival time in San Francisco: 14:25pmArrival time in San Francisco: 14:25pm

Day 1: San FranciscoDay 1: San Francisco

Pier 39

Bay Cruise

Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf

Day 1: San FranciscoDay 1: San Francisco• The weather in San Francisco can be The weather in San Francisco can be

unpredictable. Although days are usually unpredictable. Although days are usually warm, there can be a very cold evening fog.warm, there can be a very cold evening fog.

• Average temperatures: 13Average temperatures: 13ººC – 21C – 21ººCC

• Make sure you pack:Make sure you pack:– Long sleeved top/trousers or jeansLong sleeved top/trousers or jeans– Jumper/sweatshirt/hoodieJumper/sweatshirt/hoodie– Lightweight jacket/coatLightweight jacket/coat

Day 2: San Francisco-Modesto Day 2: San Francisco-Modesto

Tour of Alcatraz

Vagabond Inn, Modesto

Day 3: Day 3: Modesto-Yosemite-Modesto-Yosemite-BishopBishop

Yosemite National Park

Vagabond Inn, Bishop

Tioga Pass

Day 3: Modesto-Yosemite-Day 3: Modesto-Yosemite-BishopBishop

• Temperatures are likely to be high – Temperatures are likely to be high – up to 97up to 97ººF in July!F in July!

• Make sure you pack:Make sure you pack:– Lots of sunscreenLots of sunscreen– Hat!Hat!

• However, at altitude temperatures However, at altitude temperatures can drop so again it is advisable to can drop so again it is advisable to pack clothing that can be layered.pack clothing that can be layered.

Day 4: Death ValleyDay 4: Death Valley

Temperatures can reach 120Temperatures can reach 120ººF in summer.F in summer.– You need light comfortable clothing You need light comfortable clothing

– Sun protection Sun protection – Hat (preferably broad brimmed)Hat (preferably broad brimmed)

Day 4: Las Day 4: Las VegasVegas

Sadly we are not staying here! But we will be able to

see it from our hotel and we have a pool ☺

Best Value Inn

Day 5: Las Vegas-ZionDay 5: Las Vegas-Zion

Emerald Pools

Pa’rus Trail

There will be an opportunity to take a short hike within the National Park so don’t forget your trainers &/or walking boots.

Day 5: ZionDay 5: Zion

Best Western Zion InnBest Western Zion Inn

Don’t forget you swimming costume!

Day 6: Zion-Grand CanyonDay 6: Zion-Grand CanyonApproximately 5 hour journey to the Approximately 5 hour journey to the Grand Canyon but surely worth it for Grand Canyon but surely worth it for

this!this!

Day 6: Day 6: Grand CanyonGrand Canyon

Canyon Plaza Resort

Enjoy wandering around the rim – but not too close to the edge!

Canyon Plaza Resort

DayDay 7: Grand Canyon-Los 7: Grand Canyon-Los AngelesAngeles• Our longest transfer – 9 hours!Our longest transfer – 9 hours!

Sportsmen’s Lodge

Day 8: Los AngelesDay 8: Los Angeles

King Kong 3D

Day 9: Los AngelesDay 9: Los Angeles

Rodeo Drive

Venice Beach

Day 9:Los Angeles-HomeDay 9:Los Angeles-Home

• Depart Los Angeles at 9:20pmDepart Los Angeles at 9:20pm

• Arrive Heathrow at 3:30pmArrive Heathrow at 3:30pm

• Arrive at Gregg School at approximately Arrive at Gregg School at approximately 6.00pm on Tuesday 276.00pm on Tuesday 27thth July July

• To check the status To check the status

of our flight go to:of our flight go to:www.heathrowairport.comwww.heathrowairport.com