Costa+Rica

= Costa Rica Travelers =

Check back here for important updates on our travel plans.
From Mrs. Cortazzo,** Here's what's happening...thank you for being so patient, but we finally have everything all worked out. Here's what you need to know...there is a change of time for the morning (earlier)...so please take the time to read this CAREFULLY.
 * New! 8:40 2/10/10

I will also be emailing each of you with this message, and finally, we will activate the phone chain, to be sure that EVERYONE has received this information!

1. Our flight is NOT canceled at this point. We need to get to the airport tomorrow morning. Through conversations with two pilots and EF staff members, we were told that it is very important to be AT THE AIRPORT, even if we are cancelled, as that will put us in a better position to work on alternate plans.

2. We were able to have the bus driver come earlier, so it is imperative that ALL students arrive at the high school (entrance by the auditorium) between 4:15 and 4:30. TransBridge has been very helpful in getting a driver to come out at this hour. We will check the kids in; answer any last minute questions...and when the bus arrives by 5AM...we will pack the bus and leave. STUDENTS CAN SLEEP ON THE BUS!

We appreciate your cooperation throughout this storm...Costa Rica here we come!!! Good bye SNOW, hello SUN!

PS...we will activate the phone chain shortly...Please change the Yuditsky phone number to: 610 366 0251

Hi everyone, no news as of yet but we have been in contact with the bus company, airlines and EF all day long. We are presently waiting for a response from the bus company. At this point our flight has not been cancelled. As soon as we have more information we will add an announcement to this site and we will activate the phone chain. Thank you for your patience. **
 * 7:15 2/10/10


 * 12:50 2/10/10**
 * Worried about getting to the high school on time tomorrow? Read the message below from Mrs. Armstrong**.

I just wanted to put it out there to anyone who thinks they might not be able to get out tomorrow, that we live in front of Kernsville Elementary school which is a straight shot to the high school. If anyone wants to stay the night here, we could get them to the school tomorrow. They've been plowing in front of our house regularly because of the school and the medical center. Our phone number is 610-398-6975. Sincerely, Stacy Armstrong (Grace Armstrong's mother)

It will be very important to be able to get to the school when we are ready to depart. If you feel that your car and/or the location of your home will make it impossible to get to the school for departure, you might want to think about alternate plans. Do you know someone with an SUV? Can you perhaps sleep at the home of another traveler on this trip who will be able to get you to school easier? Please use the next two days to consider what plan will work for you!
 * From Mrs. Cortazzo:**