As you get ready to stuff your packs, check this out:
THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE THOUGHT OF…
Sunglasses A roll of toilet paper (you never know when you need to go)
Hand sanitizer Small pack towel (in addition to your bath towel) Sunscreen
Pocket knife or multi-tool knife Head Lamp Stationery for letters home
Addresses for back home Alarm clock Small Calculator Earplugs
Pro-biotics (if you get sick and take Cipro – this will restore “good stuff” in your body)
Insect Repellent A watch Camera Outlet Converter/Voltage Converter
Jump drive Travel locks Baby wipes Carabineer Nalgene
First Aid kit Clothes line Eating utensils Small portable speakers
Ear phone splitter (Get the “star” one with 5 spots) Eye mask Chapstick
Women…bring your make up, there will be times you will want it
Passport holder Foot scrubber (Your feet are going to get pretty gross)
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF…
The African Belly: this is a fun little term that is referring to the weight gained from eating so much rice and carbs in Africa, (mostly for women). If you’re not friends with running/exercising yet…be aware
Peanut Butter, chips, Snickers and other favorites ARE readily available in most cities.
There will be some down time…put some movies on your external hard drive.
