Going to the Jungle

So… I am about to spend 4 weeks in the heart of some of the most pristine rainforest left in the world.  Pictures to follow my return.

Kit List:

Hiking Boots

Rubber Boots

Large Rucksack

Waterproof plastic bags

small rucksack

Sleeping bag

Water bottle

Camelbak

Whistle

Strong head torch

Rain jacket

Watch with an Alarm

Biodegradable soap

Gold Bond

Hat

Travel Towel

Binoculars

Camera- Nikon Coolpix AW100

3 Pairs Lightweight baggy trousers

3 Pairs Shorts

5 Loose-fitting T-shirts

2 Long-sleeved shirts

1 Swimwear

5 Pairs of socks

10 pairs of underwear

Journal

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

Antihistamine tablet AND cream

Hydrocortisone cream

Paracetamol

Ibuprofen

Rehydration salts

Alcohol swabs/ antiseptic wipes

Bandaids

Iodine liquid

Cotton gauze

Blister plasters

Crepe bandage with pins

MONEY

PASSPORT

Weighs just over 35 lbs… Should be fun

WWII coast watch tower.  Used to coordinate artillery fire on enemy ships in the atlantic if needed. Check out the vulture in the window.

Rant

Sitting at the circulation desk at the library I work…

This freshman, is just going on and on talking about birthday presents.  So far, her discussion has been:

90% “like” or “you know what I mean?”

about 5% “I like giving better than receiving gifts”

and 5% “I don’t need anything”