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== Itinerary ==
 
== Itinerary ==
Day trips in and around Montevideo, from Saturday April 30 until Thursday May 5, with full details (a menu of options) to follow.  Participants must be independent, able to travel self-sufficiently!
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Day trips in and around Montevideo, from Saturday April 30 until Thursday May 5, with full details (a menu of options) which we anticipate to follow well before March 31st.  Participants must be independent, able to travel lightly and completely self-sufficiently.
    
Possible destinations: (UNCONFIRMED)<br>
 
Possible destinations: (UNCONFIRMED)<br>
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== How On Earth Is This Possible? ==
 
== How On Earth Is This Possible? ==
 
Volunteers from RAP Ceibal, CeibalJAM! and Flor de Ceibal have spent over 3 years building real-world community networks to bring Uruguay's youth and families more meaningfully into 21st century.  If globalism means anything, it means paying full and proper respect to people like these who organize to make a difference.
 
Volunteers from RAP Ceibal, CeibalJAM! and Flor de Ceibal have spent over 3 years building real-world community networks to bring Uruguay's youth and families more meaningfully into 21st century.  If globalism means anything, it means paying full and proper respect to people like these who organize to make a difference.
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== Housing ==
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Options to be Determined.
    
== Cost ==
 
== Cost ==
Expect to pay $500 or higher for accommodation/food/bus etc to cover your 6 days, from Sat Apr 30 to Thu May 5 inclusive.  Homestays may reduce this cost if we are so lucky to build strong local relationships.
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Expect to pay $500 or higher for options/food/bus etc to cover your 6 days, from Sat Apr 30 to Thu May 5 inclusive.  Homestays may reduce this cost if we are so lucky to build strong local relationships.
    
== Pre-Registration ==
 
== Pre-Registration ==
 
Please write to holt@laptop.org explaining what you hope to bring to the group!  Thanks for including the reasons you're interested and what you want to get out of this lifetime opportunity.  Remember to list ALL allergies and medical conditions, roommate preferences, as well as your phone number(s).
 
Please write to holt@laptop.org explaining what you hope to bring to the group!  Thanks for including the reasons you're interested and what you want to get out of this lifetime opportunity.  Remember to list ALL allergies and medical conditions, roommate preferences, as well as your phone number(s).
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If you are looking for a full-package resort, you've come to the wrong place. You must be an independent traveler, understanding Uruguay is safe country but not without risks.  Take full precautions!
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If you are looking for a full-package voluntourism resort, you've come to the wrong place.
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You must be an independent traveler, flexible with all comers, understanding Uruguay is a safe country but not without its risks.  Take Complete Medical/Insurance/Safety/Financial Precautions.
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== Potential Participants ==
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Adam Holt<br>
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Caryl Bigenho<br>
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Ed Bigenho<br>
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Nick Doiron<br>
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Simon Schampijer<br>
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Bernie Innocenti<br>
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Pablo Flores<br>
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Aaron Borden<br>
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Sameer Verma<br>
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Harriet Vidyasagar<br>
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Christoph Derndorfer
    
== Organizers ==
 
== Organizers ==
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