Updated November 10
Applications.
All forms from the Program Services Office are now due. You will also need to order a passport if you do not already own one and let Dr. Meniketti know the passport number once you have obtained one.
Popular question.
Many of yopu have asked how much money to bring. The answer really depends on what you plan to do in your free time. There are no theaters or costly tourits traps and few souveniers to buy.so your money will mainly go toward recreation, bus or ferry rides, snacks, and mealsin restaurants if you go out. I usually say $100/week is enough. But some students spend much more, others far less. Here are some costs to consider: To go diving will cost $80 plus gear rental. Busses cost $1.00. You can get a good meal in Charlestown for as little as $6.00 or you can go to Sunshines for dinner at about $25.00. You will pay that just for an appetizer in the fancy places. Drinks are usually $2.00-$4.00, again, depending on where you go. You will need to keep $20.00 saved for the departure tax.
Arrival Proceedures
June Day 1 First Staff arrival. Buy groceries, rent car, open house.
June Day 2 Second Staff arrival, some students arrive. Build screens, build tirpods, inventory equipment, make sure there are enough beds. If not, play poker to decide which student does not get a bed.
June Day 3 More students arrive. Day off for crew.
June Day 4 First project day. Learn compass, GPS, stride length, notebook protocol, deliver equipment to the site, set up porta-john. Purchase more shovels.
June Day 5 First day with crew on the site.
Our work schedule will be Sn, Mn, Tu, 1/2 Wed, Th, Fr, (Saturday off). But for the first week we will make Tuesday the half day so that everyone has a chance to get to a bank.
Project staff has iteneraries for all students and will meet you at the Nevis Airport or Ferry on arrival. If for any reason we are late (on Nevis there are always reasons for us to be late) just relax and wait. We will pick you up sooner or later. If you can't wait, get a taxi to Pond Hill Guest House.
For those of you arriving through St Kitts:
If you have time before catching the ferry (except on Saturday) you might consider using the bank on St Kitts to exchange your money. However, they usually close at 2:00 on Fridays.
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| If for some reason you can't get a ferry or arrive to late for a ferry, call us. Pictured above is a view from the deck of a hotel on the waterfront you can stay at (if they have rooms available). I have stayed on several occasions--nothing fancy--but relatively cheap and convenient. You can see the Nevis Ferry at dock in the distance. |
Suggestions from past crew members:
A few members of past crews wanted to pass along some tips.
1. Bring a dozen clothes pins for your laundry and three or four plastic coat hangers. You can leave these behind at the end of the project.
2. Carry your money in travlers checks, but have at least $50 cash. It will be a few days before you can get to a bank. Also, bring small bills. You should tip any baggage handlers or taxi drivers on the island $1.00 per bag. This is easy if you carry a few singles. You may also want money for meals along the way.
3. Put medicines, toothbrush/paste and a change of clothes in your carry-on bag.
4. Digital cameras are good.
5. As you enter the Caribbean you will be on "Caribbean time," which means slow down. Don't become frustrated by delays.
6. Flights from San Juan to Nevis are often on small planes with limited or no overhead compartments, you may find the airline personnel will ask you to surrender your carry-on bag to be put in the cargo hold for that stretch of your journey.
7. Blow driers are a waste of time and luggage space.
8. Always be polite. Nevisians respond to this well.
9. If weight is a problem, remember you can get all toiletries on the island so leave 'em behind.
10. Overnight flights are very exhausting. Drink lots of water.
Remeber: NEVER PUT YOUR TROWEL IN CARRY-ON LUGGAGE!
How to contact Dr. Meniketti between June 5-7
Use Base Phone number. This number can be found in your project packet.
For example: you discover your flight has a last minute schedule change that affects your arrival time. Send the info to the address given here. The meaasge will get forwarded to me.
Contact number
Refer to your project packet. We do not advertise it on the website.
CDC warnings
None for Nevis at this time. CDC link.
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Travel light. The airlines are charging for extra baggage. Bring a dozen clothes pins for your laundry and three or four plastic coat hangers. You can leave these behind at the end of the project. The metal ones rust in the humid air. Weather on Nevis today: 80 degrees winds at 10 mph from the South. Bring along two or three magazines to share in the common room. You can leave these behind. Passports American Airlines will soon start charge $15 to check your first bag. The project phone will be activated on June 5. Check for the number in your project packet. Check on your flights at least two days in advance Water temperature at Sunshine's at Pinney Beach (84 degrees)
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