Road Trip Details

OK we are a few days away from the Road Trip! Here's more details and packing info!

• We will be back in Birmingham sometime Sunday morning, at least in time for Kristin to be at the Baccalaureate service at SMIC and Graduation that afternoon.
• Pack only in ONE BAG = one bag that you can carry yourself! When we get to NYC we will park in New Jersey and take the train and subway into Manhattan, so you need to be able to get your stuff thru several train and subway stops and lots of walking!

Here's some things you DO need to pack:

• Bath towel and/or washcloth: we are staying with the Owens 2 nights so this will cut down on Mrs. Owen's laundry after we leave. Also, the apartment in NYC provides very limited linens
• Pillow: again with the sleeping arrangements, there may not be a pillow available for everyone
• Good walking shoes: we will take the subways alot, but the BEST way to see these cities is by foot!
• Rain gear/small umbrella/rain jacket: the forecast calls for chances of rain everyday. And trust me, when it starts raining in NYC, everyone rushes to the small stores and snaps the umbrellas up quickly!

UPDATED: Itinerary For Road Trip

Tuesday May 26

• 3 AM leave SMIC
• Dinner-time arrive in Virginia; eat then "checkin" at the Owens' house
• Spend the night with the Owens

Wednesday May 27

• All day sightseeing in Washington DC
• Spend the night again at the Owens'

Thursday May 28

• 8 AM leave Virginia for NYC
• 3 PM Check in at apartment in NYC

Friday May 29

• All day in NYC

Saturday May 30

• 1 PM leave NYC for home

Sunday May 31

• 1 PM (???) arrive home

Annual College Road Trip!!!

Well the road trip is upon us, so I guess it's time we planned something!

This year, we have decided to visit Washington DC and New York City! Here's all, or at least some, of the info:

When: May 25-31

Where: Washington DC and New York City

How: We will take the church van(s). We will stay at least 2 nights while in DC with Herb and Marilyn Owen (Jonathan's parents) and at least 1 night in NYC in a TBD hotel or apartment.

How Much: $200 will get your transportation and lodging, possibly less. You'll need to pay for meals, any recreation, and shopping. Keep in mind that just about anything you'll want to do in DC is FREE! Plan a little money to pay for subways in both cities. And, as always, if your cash-strapped, you can make payments through the summer to pay us back for the trip.

What: RSVP to the Facebook Event soon to reserve your spot!