Make flight reservations asap..for 1 day in advance of your anticipated arrival date to Europe
Buy Travel Insurance if you feel necessary
Make sure Passport is current
Make copy of Passport and secure another location
Bring your credit card and ATM card
Leave phone numbers and address for your family and/or friends
Buy phone card upon arrival to Europe. Make sure it is in English
Bring email addresses, phone numbers & banking info for computer use
Bring an alarm clock.
Bring bar of soap
Set watch either 6 hours (east coast) or 9 hours (west coast) ahead.
Buy at least $50. worth of Euros at bank or exchange booth at airport
Pack very lightly
Pack tubes of paint (watercolors or oils) in checked suit case to pass security requirements
Meet bus at Leonardo Di Vinci airport at 1:00 p.m. (Archer / Lamb workshops) on first day of workshop
Record Bill Sperling's cell phone number to cope with any emergencies.
Make sure any insurance you obtain has a "medical evacuation clause"
Make sure MPSW has record of any medical or eating allergies you may have.
Bring medications.....have generic name of medications.
Bring sun block and mosquito repellent
Check weather advisory for Italy to determine mode of dress
Bring camera, extra batteries, extra chip for camera
Bring Laptop if desired. Limited internet signal available.
Obtain equipment list from Artist.....see their web sites for contact numbers or email addresses
Bring a happy and healthy disposition......a MUST !!
Call ( 206 431-8227 ) or email ( williamsperlingg@aol.com ) for any questions