Last minute suggestions

As the date of our departure nears and Madame makes her own preparations for the trip, here are a few tips and ideas to keep in mind:

• Only bring one suitcase and one carry-on bag. We will be navigating through airports, train stations, subways, and crowded streets with our bags in tow, so keep it simple and light! Also, the airlines will charge $50 each way if you bring a second suitcase.
• In your carry-on, the only liquids you should bring are the "travel size" version of whatever you may need: eye makeup remover, mouthwash, contact solution, etc. All liquid items should be placed in a plastic Ziploc baggy --- a requirement of airport security, but also a good idea so your liquids won't spill all over the inside of your carry-on bag.
• Don't pack anything suspicious in your suitcase --- no knives, no guns (even fake!), no illegal substances. (Duh!)
• Bring enough clothes for 8 days. At some point , we will stop and do some laundry.
• Bring your student ID with you --- it will get you into museums for free and you may get other discounts along the way.
• Bring a gift for your host family. Ideally, you should bring something that represents Oklahoma well. Some suggestions: Items made in Oklahoma, a cookbook from Oklahoma, an Oklahoma picture book, Oklahoma music, Oklahoma foods, etc.
• Be sure to pack one nice outfit to wear for any special occasion our hosts may have planned.
• Bring pictures of your families and friends so you can share them with your hosts. They would probably love to see pictures of your house, your living room, your car, your school, etc.
• Make sure you bring comfortable clothes and shoes. We will be visiting a nature-preserve site, so bring close-toes shoes!