Corrinne and I are finally on our way. We’re sitting in the airport in Providence waiting on our flight to Newark. From there, we will catch a flight to Panama City, thus beginning The Great Central American Adventure.
This morning, I shaved my head (hot down there), shaved my face, and packed my brand new backpack (thanks to my stepmother and my grandmother for the brilliant Christmas present). The backpack is currently being stowed, but here’s a list of what I’m bringing with me for my 10-11 weeks in the tropics.
CLOTHES:
Long pants–2 pair
Shorts–2 pair
Bathing suit
Underwear–6 pair
Socks–4 pair
T-shirts–2
Button down shirts–4
Hoodie
Rain jacket
Sandals
Boots
Rubber booties (for snorkeling and surfing)
ESSENTIALS:
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Razor with blades and shaving kit
Deodorant
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap
Spanish books/cd’s
Water bottle
Water purification system
Tent
Hammock
Sleeping bag
Vitamins
Reading glasses
Sunglasses
Motion sickness pills
Band aids
Alcohol Wipes
Pocket knife
Flashlight
Passport
ALSO:
Travel belt
Camera
Phone
Phone charger
Camera battery charger
Batteries
Computer
Computer charger
Spanish books
Travel books
Notebooks–2
Pens–3
So that’s it. I have enough to cover me (I hope) for the whole time we’re down there. I should be able to pick up anything on the list that I haven’t so far once we get there. Plus, I suspect more than a few things in my wardrobe will get swapped out once we get down there.
But everything is done. The bags are packed and checked, and we’re simply waiting on our flights. We’ll hit Panama City tonight and take a shuttle into town, check into our hostel and crash out for the night. That does it for preparation. Now comes the adventure.
I’ll have updates soon.