http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/ Timely Information for AYS Parents, Students & Friends en-us 2007-02-27T00:53:17-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000100.html ergo 2007-02-27T00:53:17-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000093.html Wireless access was out of service and the Internet cafe closed when we arrived here at Hotel Tropical last night. However, all is well. The Brazilians are warm and gracious. We are enjoying ourselves and everyone is safe and happy.... ergo 2006-05-31T08:08:13-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000092.html Look for the lead-in article by Albuquerque Tribune reporter Casey Phillips on Wednesday. If all goes as planned, we will begin reporting from Brazil that same day. Look for us in the "Blogs" section of there web site. If it... ergo 2006-05-28T04:45:13-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000091.html From Yahoo Weather, the current conditions and five-day forecasts for: Sao Paulo Manaus Brasilia Belo Horizonte Ouro Preto Rio de Janeiro Petropolis and, of course, Albuquerque. You can get a quick view of the forecast at Brazil Outlook. Or you... ergo 2006-05-27T07:43:56-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000090.html In case you have misplaced the seven-page "Information for the AYS Tour to Brazil", which has the student rules and recommended packing list, here it is (in Adobe pdf format).... ergo 2006-05-26T09:00:30-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000089.html Several people have asked about the locations and times of the concerts in Brazil, and about getting tickets. A summary of the concert schedule is available here in an Adobe pdf format. As far as I know, admission is free.... ergo 2006-05-24T10:38:09-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000088.html Q: I apologize for this question, as I know that I have already seen the answer in someone's email, but I cannot currently find it. What I remember is that we do not need special adaptors for plugging in electrical... ergo 2006-05-23T15:04:12-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000087.html You may recall that we've suggested students leave their cell phones at home to preclude any "surprise" (i.e., astronomical) phone bills upon their return to the States. Why? Roaming charges for T-Mobile, for example, are $2.99 a minute. Besides, there... ergo 2006-05-22T15:21:52-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000086.html Remember, it's spring here, so it's fall in Brazil -- although that doesn't mean a lot in the Amazon. Take a look at the "Brazil Outlook" weather forecast from Yahoo! Here are the recent high and low temperatures at our... ergo 2006-05-22T14:17:29-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000084.html AYS is excited to be traveling to Brazil in just 12 more days. However, we're disappointed that four of our original travelers will not be able to join us as planned.... ergo 2006-05-17T09:08:44-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000083.html You can see them with brief descriptions here.... ergo 2006-05-13T22:56:38-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000081.html Here they are, hot off the press: Students' itinerary Seven companion travelers flying internationally with the students (but with the other companion travelers within Brazil) Companion travelers Main group flying TAM to Manaus Small group flying Varig to Manaus More... ergo 2006-05-08T09:20:05-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000082.html If you've misplaced those forms needed for the Brazil tour, you can get copies here (in Adobe pdf format): Start with the tour packet letter that tells all that you need to do. The first important matter is the application... ergo 2006-05-07T13:06:49-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000080.html Concerned about your safety and health while in Brazil this summer? Here's what the U.S. State Department has to say about travel in Brazil. Remember, being informed is the one of the best ways to stay safe while making sure... ergo 2006-04-16T15:32:59-07:00 http://www.usa-sw.com/AYSPA/archives/000079.html In case you're a procrastinator (naughty, naughty!) and haven't applied for your visa yet because you've lost your copy of the itinerary, here it is in Adobe pdf format. Despite what the letter in our visa application package said, you... ergo 2006-04-13T23:11:09-07:00