Packing

I'm all packed!!! okay, well, almost all packed. Just a couple more items need to be collected and shoved into my duffel. :)

For future reference for those of you joining PC-Ug...here's my list: (the rest of you can skip this, unless you're curious how one packs for 2 years)

1 6,250 cu. in. duffel, 1 2,500 cu. in. backpack, and 1 small Timbuktu messenger bag

1 jacket
1 sweater
1 formal dress
4 skirts (below the knee)
1 pair khakis
1 pair track pants
2 button down shirts (short sleeved)
3 plain cotton tees
1 moisture wicking tee
2 sets of pjs (shorts/short sleeves)
2 pairs hiking socks
2 pairs running socks
5 bras
10 pairs underwear
2 bathing suits
1 hat

1 pair nice-ish shoes
1 pair chacos
1 pair flip flops
1 pair sneakers
1 pair hiking boots

2 flat sheets
2 pillow cases
1 regular towel, 1 camping towel, 4 pill towels
1 stuffed animal (go ahead and laugh)

2 pairs glasses
1 pair sunglasses
8 toothbrushes
3 tubes toothpaste (2 regular, 1 travel)
2 things of moisturizer (1 regular, 1 travel)
1 tube of Aquaphor (like petroleum jelly)
1 large jar facial scrub
1 solid thingy of shampoo (Lush)
1 mini bottle conditioner
1 razor with 24 replacements
1 thing of sunscreen
nail clippers
4 tubes of chapstick
1 yr. supply of tampons
1 Nasonex spray
1 eyedrop dispenser
8 tablets Singulair
1 makeup compact
4 pieces of jewelry (earrings, necklaces)
1 watch
3 hair ties
1 travel sized tube of rolaids
1 bottle DEET (100%!)
1 bottle camp suds (all purpose)
1 hairbrush

2 p. tent
0 degree bag
1 duck pack (rain cover for backpack)
booties, snorkel, and mask (for diving/snorkeling)
1 travel wallet (that fits Passport)
Leatherman
travel alarm
shortwave radio (handheld)
SteriPen (water treatment)
laptop
iPod
digital camera, plus spare battery
cell phone (unlocked)
1 roll duct tape
1 travel sewing kit
Solio charger
headlamp
1 pack AAA batteries
4 AA batteries
6 dvds
1 little handheld game
1 deck of cards
chargers for everything electronic
2 gb jump drive

dive log/certification
journal
1 5-subject notebook
2 pens, 1 pencil and refill lead
date/address book
16 pg. book of photos
travel guides (Lonely Planet E. Africa/Trekking in E. Africa)
LP Swahili dictionary
16 envelopes
16 US stamps
1 large book of random puzzles (crossword, word search, etc.)
3 luggage locks
1 locker lock
3 luggage tags
3 D-rings
1 Platypus (1 litre)
1 nalgene (1 litre)

PC Handbook and Staging papers
22 passport photos
2 passports (PC and personal)

1 set measuring cups (collapsible)
3 1-gallon ziploc bags, 12 sandwich ziploc bags, 5 quart-sized ziploc bags
2 packs of gum

$500 cash
credit/atm card


Now that I've written out this list, I find it a miracle that all this crap fit into my bags. I owe you, Sally.