I was never good at planning for things ahead of time—that was Elise’s strong point. She would make up a comprehensive list of everything we needed to bring on a trip, and then check them off, one at a time. In fact, there have been times when I did not follow her list, and I ended up on a trip without a suit jacket or with the wrong color socks or at least forgetting something. So, that is what I am going to try doing now in preparation of my trip to PNG—create a packing list. Elise would be proud of me!
Recently I checked with a colleague, who does allot of traveling, about tips for preparing to travel. She keeps a small suitcase ready to go, packed with some of the essential things she always uses. I don’t need to do that, but she did refer me to a great video on YouTube that shows how to pack a 22-inch carry-on with enough clothes for 60 days—sixteen garments into this carry-on (21 lbs).
After referring to the recommended packing list given me from SIL in Papua New Guinea, here goes my list for staying 6 months in PNG!
• 4 pairs of pants... ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
• 5 short sleeve shirts... ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
• 4 pairs of shorts... ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
• 4 t-shirts... ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
• Underwear and socks (dark colored)... ☑ ☑
• Light jacket, rain poncho, umbrella... ☑ ☑ ☑
• Sandals... ☑
• Hiking shoes... ☑
• Good shoes... ☑
• Flashlight... ☑
• Hat with brim... ☑
• Sunscreen... ☑
• Medications... ☑
• Dryer sheets... ☑
• Shaving gear, tooth brush, etc... ☑ ☑ ☑
• Most importantly, two jars of peanut butter... ☑ ☑
