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 Sacramento,
founded in 1848 as an outgrowth of Sutter Fort, has been the capital of the state of
California since 1855. Its location made it a major transportation center during from the
Gold Rush, as it was a terminus for the Pony Express, the first transcontinental railroad,
as well as riverboats. The oldest part of the town besides Sutter's Fort is Old Sacramento,
which consists of cobbled streets and some historic buildings from the 1860s. The district
is now a tourist attraction, with rides on steam-hauled historic trains and paddle steamers.
Join us for a visit to this historic city and surrounding area.
Dates: Arrive August 3, depart August 8, 2009
Be willing to share accommodations with spouse, friend or other as assigned
by the Sacramento club.
Cost: $135
$25 is paid to FFI with $100 going to Sacramento and $10 to the Dallas club (including
club gift). This fee covers lunches, entrance fees to museums and transportation while in
Sacramento. You are on your own for transportation getting there; let us know if you would
like to carpool. Estimated roundtrip airfare: $460 on American round trip nonstop from
Dallas (2/15/09); check prices for further reductions if you are willing to stop. UPDATE:
The trip to Lake Tahoe will be an additional $35 - payable in San Francisco.
Program: Fun sightseeing in this historic area! Meet new friends!
The exchange usually includes a visit to Lake Tahoe and to a couple of small gold
mining towns in the foothills, a trip to the big trees in Calavaras, a trip to the Capital
in downtown Sacramento, and a visit to the railroad museum, "the railroad was and is
a big deal here" plus a "free day" to explore with your host.
Applications: ASAP
Request information and/or an application form from Exchange Director Mary Williams, txtravel@flash.net
To apply: Send Mary your check made to Friendship Force of Dallas for $135 per
person and the completed application form.
There are 20 openings for this domestic outbound and we have enough ambassadors to go,
but there is room for a few more from the SW region. So get your application in as soon as
possible.
Cancellation policy:
If you withdraw your application prior to June 18, 2009 (45 days prior to
exchange) or if you are not accepted for the exchange, you will
receive a full refund. If the exchange is canceled, your fee will be refunded.
If you cancel less than 45 days prior to departure, Dallas will refund your fee
and FFI will refund half of your fee, but the fee going to Sacramento will not be
refunded.
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