Packing

So this Is what we're working with, 20 days door to door:

Laptop

Snorkel gear 

7 pairs boxers

3 t-shirts

2 pairs shorts

1 bathing suit

1 pair athletic shorts 

7 pairs of socks 

1 hat (last minute addition)

Cash/cards

Scuba diving license 

2 filter water bottles 

Beach Sandals

Boat shoes 

Sneakers 

Toiletries:

All pretty self explanatory. Plackers - never leave home without them. Bottle of Bacardi from our Phl to Vegas trip last weekend. Reasonable story behind it to be visited later (maybe.) I actually only ended up packing one of the 5 hours which still might be one too many. 

Note the band aids for those of us prone to minor accidents. 

Some paperwork

Few plane tickets, copies of the passport and a word doc manifesto developed while prepping for the trip (feel free to ask for a copy but note it's lengthy. )

I had a pretty real debate about bringing jeans and then decided against it. Opting for a pair of slacks I won't mind leaving behind and which will also be lighter to carry around when not wearing them. They're an old pair, a little beat up - and won't feel bad about leaving them behind later if need be. 

I'm not super excited that this is more shoes than I've ever taken anywhere except when moving. I'll keep telling myself I had no choice. 

I'm wearing the black shoes, some pants, and a button up. 

Ready to go:

Of course Katherine made it, reasonably on time and all packed up too!

We're off!

Special thanks to:

Liz Logan for the water bottle rec.

Maxon and Bauer for letting us use their Killamanjaro packs.