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Packing List : Pack light and follow the tips below:
Clothing to bring:
- Layers – several short sleeves and several long sleeve tops; non-logo t-shirts are acceptable
- Pants below the knee – capri’s will do but may not be warm enough. Kaki-type pants or scrubs are acceptable; avoid jeans as they are heavy to transport and once wet, are difficult to dry in the humid weather
- 1-2 (maybe even 3) warm jackets, sweatshirts, or fleeces as when it rains and in the evenings it is cool to cold
- Raincoat/gear and/or umbrella as it will likely rain everyday at least in the afternoon, if not before
- Something warm to wear for nighttime sleeping
- Sun protection including sunscreen, sunglasses, and/or hat
- Comfortable and sturdy walking/working shoes – gym shoes will work nicely; sturdy sandals are acceptable. Make sure toes are closed on all footwear worn for service and excursion days.
You may also want to bring the following:
- Small day pack or waist pack for day trips
- Camera
- Flashlight for nighttime bedroom “roaming” and/or “reading”
- Money belt or neck pouch to hold money and copy of passport
- Earplugs for sleeping
- “Antidotes” for anticipated illnesses such as diarrhea, motion sickness, and/or headaches
- Book to read and/or journal to write
- Cash to spend and a credit card for emergencies or unexpected purchases
- Several $1 bills to use for small purchased and/or tips if needed before changing money
- Hand wipes or anti-bacterial wipes/gel
- Articles/books/maps about the places you will visit
Travel documents you must bring along:
- Plane ticket
- Passport
- Driver’s license
- Travel insurance ID card
- All notarized documents (group leader will carry for you)
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