Trial Run

By Cindy

October 23

Time for a trial run to see if we can fit everything in our bags.  

We have to pack for cold and warm weather which is proving to be a challenge with a small carry on bag. Still undecided about the packing cubes.  But I think we have success!

Packing List:
2 pair of shorts
1 pair of jeans
1 skirt
2 pair of loose/light weight pants for warm weather conservative countries
2 long sleeve shirts for conservative countries
4 t-shirs
Rain Coat
Winter coat
Flip flops
Bathing suit
Socks/undergarments
sleepwear
toiletries -  shampoo/conditioner, makeup, sunscreen, deodorant, hairbrush etc.
cooling towel
first aid kit
Prescription drugs - just in case
Chargers
passport
printed materials: copy of passport, visas, car rental vouchers
selfie stick
phone
reading materials
tablet

The List of To Dos

October  10,  2018

By: Cindy

Lots to do and lots done.  Where are we at with all of this?

Still to Do

Final doses of vaccines
Notify school and teachers of travel and attempt to get homework
Get visas for Oman and Sri Lanka
Download Google translator
Put mail on hold
Install blue tooth outlets in house
Make backups of all documents
Determine best way to use cell phones for each country (pay international fees vs. sim cards)
Test Run on packing - can we actually fit everything into a little carry on for each person?
Research food and water safety for each country



Done

Purchased all flights
Booked all accommodations
Booked guide for Sri Lanka
Booked tent in the desert - Oman
Booked car rentals
Purchased tickets for Blue Lagoon - Iceland
Enrolled in STEP program on State Department site
Created blog
International drivers license
Researched and purchased travelers insurance
Notified banks of travel
Notified credit card companies
Established a new additional bank and debit card
Set up automatic payment on all accounts
Prescriptions from doctors and purchased medications for those just in case times- 🤞
Purchased Vietnam visa
Note all credit card and bank international phone numbers
Purchase portable Bluetooth keyboard
Researched and purchased international adapter (must have at least 4 USB outlets)