1. France Tour
“TRY not to be dumb”
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May 21 to June 2

2. Airports
• Watch where you’re walking
• Stay with the group/a group
• Make sure you’re always near
your luggage
• Try not to stare at people
• Make sure you have your
passport!

3. Airport Customs
• Customs people have no sense of humour
• Don’t make jokes about bombs/terrorists
• Don’t bring a bomb, or a terrorist
• Have your passport and boarding pass ready
• Don’t act like a crazy college student
• Don’t make jokes about foreigners
• Don’t start any fights
• Make sure you’re in the right place

4. Airport Security
Don’t pack the following in your CARRY-ON
• Knives
• Peanut butter/any pastes
• Liquids not in a Ziploc
• Razors
• Cosmetics not in a Ziploc
• Snow globes
• Scissors
• Bombs
• Guns
• Terrorists

5. Liquids
For your carry-on, pack ALL
necessary cosmetics (mascara, eyeliner,
hand sanitizer, contact solution,
lotions, all that jazz) in
ONE quart size Ziploc bag.
They’ll throw them out if you don’t.
Trust me.

7. All liquids, even in the Ziploc,
must be 3 fl. oz. or under
Stores like Wal-Mart sell travel-sized liquids.
Be not afraid.

8. Carry-On Luggage
Flying out of ATL, you are allowed
1 Carry-On and 1 accessory
• Carry-On is identified as:
21.6” (l) x 13.7” (w) x 9.8” (h)
• Accessory is identified as:
computer bag, satchel, back pack,
purse, camera bag

10. Checked Luggage
• Don’t put your passport in your
checked luggage.
• Your bag has to weigh less
than 50 lbs.
• If you bring 2 bags, there is a
fee for the second bag.

11. In Paris
STICK TOGETHER.
Don’t make French/European jokes.
See how guys wear capris. It’s cool.
Don’t stare at people..
“To be early is to be on time”
Keep in contact with group leaders

12. Safety
• Don’t flash your money around.
People will steal it.
• Hold onto your luggage/know
where it is at all times
• Keep purses/pockets ZIPPED
UP
• Keep track of your
passport/money

13. Safety
GIRLS: Stay with a guy.
(Preferably in the choir)
GUYS: Protect the ladies
Don’t lead your
group into sketchy
alley ways. Please.

14. Weather
• Temperatures around 57o F
• Bring lots of layers; wear cotton
• Open and closed toed shoes
• Good walking shoes
• Dresses, raincoats, umbrellas, jackets,
jeans, shorts, skirts, sandals. Just bring your
wardrobe

15. Outlets
Rule 1: Don’t blow anything up.
Voltage: Most American stuff is 110-120 volts
Most French stuff is 220-240 volts
Meaning that your appliances will fry
DO NOT FEAR.

16. Outlets

17. • Buy a U.S to French (or
European) converter
• Buy an international
adaptor

18. Money
1 EUR = 1.3094 USD
5 USD = 3.82 EUR
10 USD = 7.64 EUR
300 USD = 229. 08 EUR

19. Bus Rides
• Don’t forget to sleep
• CHOIR BONDING. YES.
• Be aware of fellow choir members

20. Paris at Night
PLEASE… don’t go out with a group of girls
at night by yourselves. It’s dumb.
Unless your dad is Liam Neeson, no one is
coming to save you. Except maybe Jesus.
It’s DANGEROUS. Europeans are way more
street savvy than you think you are. Sorry..

22. Food
Try cool, new stuff!
• Bakeries
• Frogs legs
Eat lots. You’ll walk it all off
Drink lots (of water)
Buy water bottles and fill up
• They’ll rip you off

24. The French
They think Americans are dumb.
They’re aware of their surroundings.
There are lots of smokers, and a lot of dirt
If they’re rude, don’t be rude back

25. Competition
Samford:
• Christian school
• Some of the only Christians
they’ll encounter
Competition:
• Act like Christ
• Sing like we mean it!

26. Foreign Things
Guys, don’t flirt with foreign
women. You won’t speak the
same language.
Girls: Some French men are
cute, but they’re mostly creepy..

27. France
Take the bus! Walk! Enjoy Paris!
Eat at hole-in-the-wall restaurants
Go to bakeries, experience the culture
Pray for opportunities to witness
Explain why we sing; it’s for the Lord!
Don’t be opposed to doing tourist things
……. We are tourists.
Use a map!

28. Spain
Again, BE CAREFUL
Practice speaking
Spanish! It’ll be fun

29. Finally
Take LOTS of pictures
Work hard the next few weeks
Be wise with your money
Be street-savvy
Equip yourself spiritually

30. Serve
Look for ways to SERVE
other choir members.
Trips aren’t fun when
everyone has their own
agenda. Compromise is
wonderful. Encourage each
other throughout the trip!

31. ARE YOU
PUMPED
YET?