Even MORE packing fun...

Thanks to my Aunt Mags and Uncle Nick I have some more things to add to my packing list.

• 1 MSR hyperflow microfilter
• 1 Sweetwater H2O purification solution
• 1 deodorant crystal
• 1 ENO single nest hammock
• 1 ENO guardian bug net
• a few protein bars
• a few dry mix flavorings

1 more month until I'm Africa bound!

Some more things to pack...

So I have added a few things to my packing list...I'm still way under weight:

• 1 photon light
• 1 wand black light (for scorpion sweeps)
• 1 rain jacket ( in actuality it is a rainproof windbreaker)
• 1 box swiss miss hot coco
• Another hobo-like tool...maybe i'll keep it for guests?
• 2 regulation size soccer balls
• 1 hand pump for balls
• 1 pair tongs
• 1 shoulder harness money/i.d. pouch
• 1 pack clothespins
• 1 fingernail brush

idk what shoes other than my keen's that I'll bring. Prob some hiking/sneaker hybrid shoe. Suggestions?

I also want to get some chem-treated mosq netting for my hammock, but maybe I'll just wait to c what PC gives me, or what will be available locally.

One step closer...

All visa and passport papers are in the mail. I finished my aspiration statement and revised resume and emailed then to the appropriate recipients. Now I am just running the Rosetta Stone software a great deal so that I will not be completely helpless in July.

Gov Passport and Visa Applications away...

Since today marks the 6 week deadline for my July 1st staging date I needed to hurry and get everything out. Tomorrow I'll get my updated resume and aspiration statement.

My Assignment

The enviromental program I am accepting from the PC is Community Natural Resource Advisor in Benin. (Map provided by Google)

Packing List so far

In my 50lb checked bag I have:

• 1 hobo tool
• 2 veg peelers
• 2 p-38s
• 7 boxers
• 4 t-shirts
• 2 SPF inpregnated columbia style long sleeve shirts
• 2 columbia short sleeve shirts
• 1 Camel Bak, 100 oz.
• 1 kitchen knife
• 1 cap
• 1 collapsable 5 gallon water jug
• large assortment of ziploc bags
• 1 pair Keen sandels
• 1 multi-head stubby screwdriver
• 1 Kershaw knife
• 1 multi-tool
• 1 pair scissors
• 1 Big Agnes REM sleeping pad
• 2 packs of sunflower seeds for planting
• 1 harmonica
• various cords for computer/camera
• 3 bandanas

I have lots of space in my bag for more stuff but that is all that is in it at the moment... (will update later)

In my carry-on / Granite Gear Vapor day pack:

• 2 Combination locks
• 1 first aid kit
• 1 compass/thermometer/whistle
• 1 micro-thread travel towel
• 1 Big Agnes sleeping giant inflatable pillow and pad
• 1 3-pack camper toilet tissue
• 4 10-pack pens
• 2 decks of playing cards
• 1 container of flintstones vitamins
• 1 plastic pancho
• 1 spool of paracord
• 1 emergency blanket...think large expanse of Al foil
• 1 bag of various germx/suntanlotion/shaving cream/asprin/bug-b-gone
• 1 pack cotton swabs
• 1 new toothbrush
• 1 pack vitamin lollipops
• 4 dry bags
• 1 LED headlamp
• 2 SPF impregnated convertable pants
• 1 large blue tarp
• a lot of socks
• 2 collapsable frisbees
• 1 roll duck tape
• 1 .7 mill large plastic throw sheet
• 1 AM/FM/shortwave/noaa wind-up combo radio/flashlight
• 2 airfoil x-kites
• 1 hand mirror
  

This pack is full. I have not decided if I will carry my laptop with me or leave it in my checked bag. Will carry on my my wallet and I.D.s and camera.

Just starting out...

I received a call form someone in Peace Corps who is in charge of placement yesterday and she said she was sending me a packet and that I was chosen for the West African Agro project. I have to be quick about sending off my gov passport info as soon as my packet comes in because the program departure date is July 1st.