What to pack?
Well, don't pack everything. Only bring what you are able to carry through the airport.
The weather will be in the 90's during the day, and in the 70's at night. So pack with that in mind.
Clothing to Bring:
Work clothes and shoes that you don't mind messing up
Lightweight shirts (they must have the sleeves)
Capris for the girls...shorts for the guys
Sunday clothes (just don't look like bums, alright?)
Sweatshirt
Modest sleepwear (Yes, this includes you too Mr. Maka)
Work clothes
Sandals or flip-flops for the shower (you need these to step on the roaches running around at your feet)
Pants for dinner outing and other events (preferably without holes or paint stains)
Hat/visor/bandana (especially if you're bald like me)
Other Items to Bring:
Bible, Journal, Pen
Camera & batteries
Toiletries – shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, moisturizer/lotion, etc.
Chapstick (sunny and windy = dry lips)
Water bottle (we'll actually give you one...but bring one if you prefer your own)
Sunglasses
Any medications you may need – Tylenol, aspirin, Advil, Pepto Bismol (No offense meant here Brittany)
Strong sunscreen (at least 30 SPF...if you find 300 SPF, buy it!)
Favorite card games or small board games for free time
Sleeping Bag/Bed Sheets (twin)
Pillow
Towel & washcloth (what guy uses washcloths anyway, Mr. Maresco maybe?)
Cell Phone & charger
Cash for snacks in the airport
What to Leave at Home:
Books, magazines, or music that aren't Christ-centered and God glorifying (that means all secular music on your iPod)
Valuables
T-shirts with questionable slogans or advertisements (e.g. beer or concert T-shirts)
Hairdryers/curling irons (sorry ladies...well, actually, no I'm not)
Tank tops – GUYS: this includes you!
Multiple sets of earrings (girls, only one pair allowed...and they must be in the ear lobe)
For those who have been before, what am I missing?
Great work on the list, Dave! Very helpful and I got a few good chuckles from reading it. Can we get a confirmation on the Mr. Maresco/washcloth thing? I think it's important.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: When we cross the border, do we all get out of the van(except the driver) and walk across?
ReplyDeleteMonica - when we cross the border into the US, everyone usually gets out of the van and waits in a line 1 by 1. Sometimes they check your luggage, and often they will check the van as well with a big x-ray machine. Does that help?
ReplyDeleteYes, that helps, thank you :)
ReplyDelete[I wanted to know if we were going to be able to be in two places at once. Left foot in America, right foot in Mexico :D]