I was just thrilled when I learned that I was chosen to represent Girl Scouts of the United States of America at a seminar at Sangam in Pune, India. I happened to see the opportunity in a council e-newsletter, and nominated myself.
I visited Our Chalet (another World Association of Girl Guides and Scouts center) in Adelboden, Switzerland about fifteen years ago, so I'm very excited to be taking a trip to another world center. I hope someday to also visit Pax Lodge in England and Our Cabana in Mexico.
There was lots to do before the trip. I researched Sangam and Pune, sent away for a travel visa, made appointments for immunizations, communicated with the event planners, purchased lots of small but important items for traveling, researched train travel, bought train tickets online, and reserved a hotel room (and more). There are always a lot of things to consider before taking an international trip, and it is important to factor the cost of these into a trip budget.
