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What to Bring on your Journey...


Papers and Assorted Items:

Passport
Journal-Important!
Camera & extra batteries
Flashlight & extra batteries
English/Spanish Dictionary
Framed family photo
Sunscreen/lip balm
Swiss Army knife
Pillow case for laundry
Playing Cards
Package of note cards(Used to leave Thank You notes)
5 plastic grocery bags
5 Ziploc bags
Pillow case for laundry
Watch w/alarm or travel alarm clock
Extra pens

Clothing Items:

Water socks and/or Teva shoes
Tennis shoes
1 pair nice sandals
1 pair of dress shoes (men)
1 pair flip flops(used mostly in the shower, if you have one)
2 bathing suits/trunks
2 towels
4 pairs shorts/Capris
1 pair long pants
6 T-Shirts/tank tops (for work)
6 pairs of socks
6 pairs of underwear
Ligthweight PJ's
1 Polo shirt or button up (for men at night)
1 pair dress pants (for men at night)
Skirts/blouses (for dressing up at night)
Work gloves (leather is the best)
Sunglasses

Medical/Personal:

Mosquito repellent - DEET
Acidophilus
Ear plugs
Wet wipes
Baby powder
Asprin/Tylenol
Anti-itch cream/Benadryl Stick (mosquitos)
Diarrhea medication
Band-aids
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Shampoo/Conditioner

What to Pack for the Airplane:(*Only if staying overnight in the Capital - Check Daily Schedule for your trip)

2 water bottles
*PJ's
*Tennis shoes
*Extra socks
*Underwear
*1 shirt
*1 pair shorts
*Toiletries
Journal

.............And what NOT to bring

Any Electronic devices - music/games
A bad attitude
Too much!
Large amounts of cash
Travelers checks
Hair dryers
Curling irons


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