MesoAmerica 2002 Tour Meeting #4

April 12

 

Classes:

C   Brother Weeks

C   Classes.  Double check your registration when you get it.  

C   Class assignments?

C   Anthropology.  1 credit/3 credits.  Class packet.  Books to read.  Summary assignment, papers.

C   Computer lab time.  Smith 263 OR 268, 5-9, April 29-May 3 (if we use it)

    

Housekeeping: 

C   Web page.  /GRIFFITHJO/MesoAmerica/default.htm

C           Internet cafes.  Hotel list.  Hotel phones.

C   Final packing notes:  Standards (long shorts, no sleeveless), binoculars, cameras, film, packing light, white undies, etc.

C   Registration blocks: Kimberlee, Whitney, Anastasia, Maria, Melissa, John, Sarah, Mandi

C   Temple recommends

C   Food schedules. Bring snacks?  Kleenex.

C   Pictures:  NO FLASH!   Ask permission to take pictures of people–polite and good memories.

C   Scuba.  Kristen, Caroline, Christie.  You’ll owe more money before we go.   I’ll tell you how much.

 

Hotels list–give a copy to your parents

 

Staying in Rexburg/Traveling on the first day:

C   Final count for vans/cars.  Housing changes? 

C   Staying in Rexburg.  Final dorm count: Whitney, Maria, Bryce, Jessica, Sariah, Katelyn

Women in Chapman.  Men in Rigby.  Need bedding (we’ll get that). $ 7.50/night.  Check-in--Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 8:00 pm.

C   First day of travel–bring snacks to share.  We won’t stop for breakfast.  We won’t feed you until dinner that night.

C   Meet 1:30 a.m.  If you’re not there at 1:45a.m. we’ll call and leave before 2:00a.m., North end, Benson building (the parking lot between the Taylor and the Benson).

 

Flights:

Leaving:

06MAY Continental Flight#482. Salt Lake - Houston (IAH) 8:00A - 12:00N

06MAY Continental Flight #1524. Houston (IAH)- Mexico City (MEX) 2:26P - 4:38P

Meet at the Continental desk in Salt Lake City between 5:30-6:00 a.m. Even though we’re flying to Houston, this is considered an international flight.  Have your passport on your body, not in your baggage.  I will have your airplane ticket waiting there for you.

 

Return:

04June Continental Flight#1120. Guatemala City (GUA) - Houston (IAH) 7:00AM-10:55AM 

04June Continental Flight#740. Houston (IAH) - SLC 8:51P-11:00P

 

 

Shopping/Bargaining

C     Be honorable.  While many prices are negotiable, don’t push it too far.  If you name a price, be ready to pay it--there’s no going back unless you want to be thought a slime ball.

C     The two methods of bargaining.  Say a price you know is far too low and go up; or state a price and stick to it--no wavering.  I usually use the former method with a professional merchant or with someone who likes to play the game.  I usually use the latter method if I’m talking to the original artisan, if I’m talking to someone really nice or timid (especially old women and children), or if I’ve just realized all over again how rich and spoiled Americans are. 

C           Don’t worry if someone paid less than you.  The products you bought may be different.  If both you and the merchant/vendor are satisfied with the price, you got a good deal.