Can you believe we're only two and half weeks away from our much-anticipated pilgrimage? The weather continues to look promising: 70s in the daytime and 50s at night. Please note that we'll be on Central Daylight time (UTC-06:00) throughout the trip so you might need to reset your watches when you arrive (or remember that your phone might have automatically reset).
Day-to-day schedule and updated detailed itinerary
Several of you have asked for information about our day-to-day schedule. This link shows you how the days will flow: Day-to-day schedule
You'll notice that the schedule is very full and the days are long. Unlike vacation tours when you have blocks of time to explore on your own, this is a sacred pilgrimage where, because of the people we'll meet and the places we'll visit, every minute is precious. We know it asks a lot of us, but we also know, from hundreds of people who have gone on this pilgrimage before you, they wouldn't trade a minute of it. When you return home after this week, we hope you'll feel the same.
We've also updated the more detailed itinerary with links so you can explore relevant websites ahead of time for information about each person and place we'll visit.
Please remember that the itinerary is subject to change. The key is let the experience flow in you and through you without worrying about the clock. That's our job. We'll keep you informed about what's next and what to expect along the way. Yours job is to breathe in as much as you can and let the experience take you where it will.
On that note, we encourage you to tell family, friends, and employers that, with the exception of real emergencies, you are not available for this week. Put an out-of-office/away message on your email and your cell phone. Try as hard as you can to reduce distractions. We even encourage you to stay away from the news and social media, except, of course, when you're posting about the Pilgrimage (#LLP17)! It will all be there when you return home. Give yourself this week; make it as meaningful as you can. We guarantee you won't regret it.
Past bulletins and emails
Some of you have not opened previous bulletins and emails we've sent. Just in case you're concerned that you missed anything, you'll find them all, including this one, at this link: Bulletins and emails
Special dietary needs
We make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs that you've made known to us. In addition, we'll have granola and energy bars, fruit, and other (less healthy) snacks on the bus. Our meals are not always at the same time every day so if you need to eat on a schedule, or if you require anything else that you're concerned about not getting, please bring it with you. And remember to bring a water bottle.
Last chance for hotel room on Saturday, Oct 28th
If you want a room in Birmingham the night we return, you must call the Red Roof Inn, 1813 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, AL 35210, at 800-733-7663 by October 4th (deadline extended) and tell them you want to reserve a room for the night of the 28th using the block code: B361Legacy. The rooms are $120 for a king and $129 for a double. Unfortunately, you must pay at the time of booking and it is not refundable if you cancel.
As I said in my previous group email, if the room rate is too much for you, the LLP will refund you the difference between that the $99 rate we thought you could get at the Holiday Inn and this rate.
If you'd rather stay somewhere else, and can find a room, don't feel obligated to stay with others that night. If you're sharing a room, make sure only one of you reserves for that night or you'll both have to pay.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Annette
Annette Marquis
Living Legacy Project Communications Coordinator
Day-to-day schedule and updated detailed itinerary
Several of you have asked for information about our day-to-day schedule. This link shows you how the days will flow: Day-to-day schedule
You'll notice that the schedule is very full and the days are long. Unlike vacation tours when you have blocks of time to explore on your own, this is a sacred pilgrimage where, because of the people we'll meet and the places we'll visit, every minute is precious. We know it asks a lot of us, but we also know, from hundreds of people who have gone on this pilgrimage before you, they wouldn't trade a minute of it. When you return home after this week, we hope you'll feel the same.
We've also updated the more detailed itinerary with links so you can explore relevant websites ahead of time for information about each person and place we'll visit.
Please remember that the itinerary is subject to change. The key is let the experience flow in you and through you without worrying about the clock. That's our job. We'll keep you informed about what's next and what to expect along the way. Yours job is to breathe in as much as you can and let the experience take you where it will.
On that note, we encourage you to tell family, friends, and employers that, with the exception of real emergencies, you are not available for this week. Put an out-of-office/away message on your email and your cell phone. Try as hard as you can to reduce distractions. We even encourage you to stay away from the news and social media, except, of course, when you're posting about the Pilgrimage (#LLP17)! It will all be there when you return home. Give yourself this week; make it as meaningful as you can. We guarantee you won't regret it.
Past bulletins and emails
Some of you have not opened previous bulletins and emails we've sent. Just in case you're concerned that you missed anything, you'll find them all, including this one, at this link: Bulletins and emails
Special dietary needs
We make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs that you've made known to us. In addition, we'll have granola and energy bars, fruit, and other (less healthy) snacks on the bus. Our meals are not always at the same time every day so if you need to eat on a schedule, or if you require anything else that you're concerned about not getting, please bring it with you. And remember to bring a water bottle.
Last chance for hotel room on Saturday, Oct 28th
If you want a room in Birmingham the night we return, you must call the Red Roof Inn, 1813 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, AL 35210, at 800-733-7663 by October 4th (deadline extended) and tell them you want to reserve a room for the night of the 28th using the block code: B361Legacy. The rooms are $120 for a king and $129 for a double. Unfortunately, you must pay at the time of booking and it is not refundable if you cancel.
As I said in my previous group email, if the room rate is too much for you, the LLP will refund you the difference between that the $99 rate we thought you could get at the Holiday Inn and this rate.
If you'd rather stay somewhere else, and can find a room, don't feel obligated to stay with others that night. If you're sharing a room, make sure only one of you reserves for that night or you'll both have to pay.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Annette
Annette Marquis
Living Legacy Project Communications Coordinator