Packing List
Argentina DIS, January, 2007
On Blackboard you have an itinerary with flight numbers and the names and addresses of hotels, and the days we will be staying at each hotel. Please print this information and leave it with you family.
Bags/suit cases
Plan to bring one or two bags to check in (remembering the size and weight restrictions) and ONE carry-on item (ideally a bookback, or a bag of similar size). Leave some room in your check-in bag for purchases you may make in Argentina. When we travel to Entre Rios/Santa Fe we will be using two vans and there is no room for large suitcases. You will need to pack clothing for a few days in your backback and leave the large suitcases in Buenos Aires.
Essential items
Everyone must have a wrist watch AND an alarm clock: The alarm clock should be of the type you rewind, or battery operated, not an electric one. (This is essential!) You may use your personal cell phone as an alarm clock, but you may prefer to have that as a back up alarm in addition to a clock!
An electricity converter and a plug adapter. You may wish to share this with your friends.
Clothing
Necessary Clothing
- One or two lightweight sweaters (plan to wear one on the plane)
- Daily summer wear (light pants, long shorts, skirts, dresses)
- A couple of slightly dressier outfits suitable to wear to a nice restaurant and any places of worship we visit
- A couple of outfits suitable to wear in the evening if you plan to “hang out” or go dancing
- Underwear for at least a week (we will be able to wash small items in the hotel)
- Tee-shirts, shirts for at least a week (ideally two—see laundry)
- Comfortable walking shoes (Make sure you have worn them and know they are comfortable); ideally they should be waterproof
- Sneakers or other alternative footwear (in case of blisters)
- A pair of nice shoes for more formal events
- Practical sandals that you can walk in (not strappy or flimsy)
- Swim wear
- A pair of flip-flops/shower shoes
- Sunglasses
- A hat/baseball cap
- Sunblock
- Small folding umbrella
- A plastic raincoat/poncho that fits well in your purse or pocket.
Optional Clothing
- A light jacket.
- When women dance tango they wear very high heels. Women should pack a pair if they plan to dance!
Toiletries and medications
- Shampoo, conditioner, soap etc
- Toothpaste, toothbrush, mouth wash, floss, etc
- Medications you normally take if you get sick (such as cold medicine or for stomach problems).
- All prescription medicine should be in its original package.
- If you wear contact lenses bring enough for a month, and a copy of your prescriptions for glasses.
Misc:
- Cameras, chargers, extra batteries, film, chips, etc.
- One large notebook, and a small one to carry around and jot down notes, etc.
- A diary, if you wish.
- Pens, etc.
- If you are not a native speaker of Spanish bring a small (pocket size) Spanish/English – English/Spanish dictionary.
Do not bring
- Fancy clothing that needs dry cleaning or need to be pressed every time you wear it.
- Leave most of your jewelry at home, particularly one-of-kind items that could not get replaced if lost or stolen
- Clothing, such as shirts, with logos in English, or with American flags.
Doing laundry in Buenos Aires:
While there are dry cleaning services easily available in your hotel, they are expensive. Bring clothing that wears well and that you can wear a few times. Plan to hand wash in the hotel items such as socks and underwear, t-shirts, other easy-to-dry items.
Sandra will bring liqued laundry soap (an dit can be purchased in Argentina, too
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