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Oberammergau Passion Play   July 13-20, 2010
        

WHO: YOU are invited to join Dr. Smith and his wife, Diane, on an exciting trip to the Bavarian Village of Oberammergau, Germany, to see the famed Passion Play, a nearly 400 year old tradition.
WHAT: The Passion Play depicts the last five days in the life of Jesus Christ, from Palm Sunday to Easter. Preserved throughout the centuries, the Oberammergau Passion Play was performed for the 40th time in 2000, when nearly half a million visitors came to watch 110 performances of the play.
WHEN: July 13-20, 2010
WHERE: You'll stay at Steinach, Austria, 2 1/2 hours from Munich. You'll fly into Munich, Austria airport. Please keep in mind, this is subject to change between now and April 13. Take a look at the hotels in Steinach, Austria. It is uncertain which one you will be staying in. Dr. Smith does know it will be between 150 and 600 years old! Here's a linkage for you to start your exploration Steinach, Austri Hotels
TRAVEL
COMPANY:
Educational Opportunities
COSTS: Basic cost - $2798
Round trip air from Little Rock - $448
Passion Play Ticket - $298
Basic gratuities, taxes, custom fees - $590
OPTIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE - $250
DETAILS: SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRIP! 

March 13 is the final date (EO) Educational Opportunities will guarantee the prices they have listed on the brochure and website. Beyond this date, the cost could fluctuate based on the changes in airfare and they would not guarantee that the person would be able to fly with the group. The cutoff date to make reservations would be at least a month before we leave and even then the person would have to negotiate with the folks at EO.

Our actual U.S. city of departure is uncertain at this time, but will be confirmed no later than April 13.

PHONES: Check with your phone company early to see if your cell phone can be configured to make calls back to the U.S.
LAPTOPS: Our hotel in Steinach will be wifi enabled, thus allowing us to remain in touch with those we have left behind.