Guatemala 2009

What to bring?

We are coming down to the end of preparation time - please review the following list to make sure that you have included everything that you will need. Please try to get everything in one checked bag (under 50 lbs.) and one carry-on bag plus an additional smaller bag (such as a purse or the travel bag that every team member will be given as a gift).

* Bible, pen and journal
* Spanish/English dictionary if desired (but not necessary)
* Work clothes (pants on the work site and close-toed shoes–can be tennis shoes)–remember, there will be a washer/dryer on site so fewer clothes would be recommended
* Street clothes (avoid overly-revealing clothing)
* Hats or bandannas for head covering

# Work gloves
# Waterproof jacket (in case of rain)
# Modest Swim suit (pool on premises though it will likely be a bit too cold!)
# Toiletries (tooth brush/paste, deodorant, shampoo, soap, luffa brush… just kidding)
# Reusable Water bottle
# Alternate bedding (if you need a different pillow or blanket–there will be extra blankets available)
# 1 Box Cereal (to share at breakfast)
# Towels (no more than two towels to conserve space)
# Sunscreen
# Tennis shoes (for play)
# Extra money for shopping
# Laundry Bag (e.g., loose netting to let clothes breathe)
# Personal medications (including for motion sickness if needed)*
# Alarm clock (not mandatory)

*First Aid kit will over be provided by team leaders