The Gear Post

As I was finishing up all my packing tonight, my dad mentioned that one of the things people are interested in when they read travel blogs are the gear you use on your trip. I had already made a list of everything I was taking and where it was in my bag, so all that was left to do was take some pictures. 

For all of the travel junkies out there 

(and perhaps future Cultural Immersions participants) 

here is everything (almost) that I am taking.

Big Bag Front

Flash Light

2 – Cans of Instant Coffee

10 – Cliff Bars

IU Hat

Cubs Hat

Roll of Red Duct Tape

Leather Man-y type tool

Big Bag Right

Binoculars

Head strap/tiny flash light

Batteries 20AAA, 16AA

Water Purifier

2 – 15 counts wipes

1 – 60 count Facial wipes

Big Bag Left

Flash Cards

Thank you cards

The Golden Compass Book

Three Cups of Tea Book

Pencils

Erasers

Glue Sticks

2 – 24 Count Crayons

Pencil Sharpener

Big Bag H20 Pouch

2 – Color Books

Lined Paper

Printer Paper

Itinerary

ID Copies

Flip Flops

Extra Memory Card

This picture also contains the letter that Tim Callahan sent
back with the First Aid Kit. This is the First Aid Kit my dad
created for his trip to India, and although he did not make
the trip, the kit did. Callahan returned the kit for me to
take on my adventure and has welcomed me to the
"Campfire of travel stories." I look forward to my official initiation
where I will surely share my tales and perform some sort of
Chaingolian rite of passage ritual.

Big Bag Bottom

First Aid Kit

Clothes Blue

Personal Green

Sleeping Bag

Thank you Lauren for the
AWESOME JACKET!
&
Thanks Barb for the ton-o-gum!   

Big Bag Main

Extra Eddie Bauer Bag

Ziploc of extra wipes

Green Rain Jacket

Ziploc of Candy

Tennis Shoes

Green Clothes Bag

Orange Clothes Bag

Tons of Gum

Carry On
Computer	Toothbrush	Journal
Camera	Ziploc of 2 Toothpaste	Pens
Ipod	1 stick of deodorant	Gum
Harry Potter Book	1 – 2oz bug spray	Chapstick
Yellow Sunglasses	1 – travel tissues	Converter and Adapter
IU Water bottle	Individual wipe packets	Poncho
2 – Decks of Cards	Hair ties	Ziploc of Phone/Modem
1 Deck of UNO cards	3 headbands	Folders
4 underwear	Head lamp	Envelopes I’m Shuttling
Slip	4 Cliff Bars	Roll of Red Duct Tape
Skirt	Medications	Money Belt/Passport&Visa
1 – Pair of socks	Cultural Immersions Papers

FINAL PRODUCTS

My life for the next 9 weeks!!! 

Did I overpack? Yes, probably. But much of it was intentional. I am taking a lot stuff with the intention of giving it away. In addition, I am sure, even after all that is stuffed in each bag, and all the lists, that somehow I will still get to Kenya and say, 
"Oh my god, I can't believe I forgot_________"




Now it is officially exactly 34 hours and 56 minutes until my first plane leaves!

Which is both amazing and means I should be in bed!