Packing Lists

Well it's about time to make a packing list and then start putting things into a suitcase and crossing them off said list. We received a somewhat humorous email from Tania yesterday about certain items we should bring. Here's part of what she said:

No te preocupes y como dije, alisten ropa para el calor (playa), el frio y la lluvia tambien (habra mucha lluvia en Arequipa en febrero). Tambien sugiero que traygan mucha mantequilla de mani (si les gusta) porque eso no es facil de conseguir y es medio caro por aca, tambien otros snacks que les gusten.

So, we have to bring clothes for warm weather (beach), cold weather, and rain too! And of course, we can't forget peanut butter. Well, Catherine and I had a talk about it yesterday, and we both decided that we can live without pb&j for seven months. That will give us a few more ounces of suitcase space to play with for clothes.

We're trying to limit what we bring with us down to the space of a roll-on carry on item and a single suitcase each. That's a little more than what we took to Vermont, and a little less than what we brought back. I suppose if necessary we could go up to three suitcases total, but that is an insane amount of items to try to cart around. Two rolling suitcases and a backpack each would be just enough to be annoying without being impossible.

We now know what is going on when we arrive as well, we are to be met by a friend of Tania's at the airport to be taken to a local hotel where we'll spend the night. The next day, that same friend (I think) is going to take us to the bus station where we'll catch a bus to Ica to meet up with Tania--who will be in contact with her friend the whole time to make sure we're surviving! So we're going to sleep one night on the plane, another night in a "simple hotel" in Lima then wherever we're staying in Ica. I'm glad we're taking the bus during the day so I can take pictures, it's very exciting!

Here's what I'm thinking about bringing:

• Computer + charger
• Camera + lenses + charger
• Books: School + Dictionaries
• 2 Pairs Jeans
• 1 Pair Khakis
• 1 Pair Slacks
• Swim Trunks
• 3 Collared long sleeve shirts
• As many t-shirts/short sleeve collared shirts as I can fit
• 4 Undershirts
• Underwear
• 2 pairs black socks
• 6 pairs white socks
• Boots
• Tennis Shoes
• Dress Shoes
• Semi Casual Shoes
• Knit Hat
• Sweatshirt
• Wool Coat
• Toiletries (I need to buy sunscreen)

I'm sure there's a lot more things on the list, I'll add them to my own list when I get around to it. Please, comment with your suggestions if you think of anything else! I don't want to forget anything. Just more of getting ready, saying goodbye, mentally and spiritually preparing for this journey. I'm excited, we're excited, but I'm nervous too.