DIS Argentina 2007

 

Sandra's Argentina paranoid packing list

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Okay, check the real packing list on Blackboard.

This is the other list of things to double check . . .

 


 

Things you CANNOT Forget

  • Passport
  • ISIC card
  • Ticket
  • Money
  • Credit card (if you carry one)
  • Cell phone (IES Argentina phone)
  • Wrist watch
  • Prescription medical supplies
  • Security pouch/belt to carry documents
  • Smallish bag that can be fastened securely to carry all this stuff, plus a notebook, pen, camera, water bottle etc., for daily excursions

Things you SHOULD not forget

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Casual (daily wear) clothes
  • More formal outfits for dinner/places of worship
  • Underwear
  • Sleep wear (you'll be sharing a room remember)
  • Exercise clothing & sneakers (if you plan to exercise)
  • Alarm clock
  • All that stuff on the other list

Things it would be really good to remember

(but that you can buy in Argentina if necessary)

  • Sunglasses
  • Toothbrush and tooth paste (sample size only in the in-flight bag)
  • Hair care products (IN YOUR CHECK-IN BAG)
  • Soap, deodorant, moisturizer, etc (IN YOUR CHECK-IN BAG)
  • Sun block (IN YOUR CHECK-IN BAG)
  • Bathing suit

First Aid supplies

Sandra will have a first aid kit, and you can also buy most things you will need in Argentina

  • Your favorite pain killer
  • Any OTC allergy or other medications you prefer
  • Band aids in case you get blisters from walking (because you didn't listen to us about the shoes)
  • Pepto Bismol can make the day feel better . . .
  • Small pack of tissues

Electronics

  • Plug that works for South America (internatinal plugs are available at K Mart, Target, and other discount stores in addition to fancy camping stores. They are also available at the airport for a bit more money)
  • Personal cell phone if you are taking one (and the recharger!)
  • iPod or other music delivery system (and the recharger!)
  • Camera (and battery recharger if it has one), film, disc, etc

Smart stuff

  • Nalgene or other tough water bottle (pack this, no fluids allowed on the plane)
  • Pocket calculator so you know how much you're spending . . .
  • Film for your camera if it is not digital (you can buy film in Argentina of course)
  • Large notebook for in-country writing assignments and work on your paper
  • Small notebook to carry woth you
  • Diary or day book (even if you don't normally keep one)
  • Pens, pencils,
  • Sketch book and pencils/pastels if you are artistically inclined (this is a really nice thing to have--even if you didn't pass art class)

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