ALPACA my bags and get outta here!

As I'm gearing up to pack up for the next two years of my life, I've continually checked out blogs of current PCVs in Peru to get a sense of what I should bring. The ones I found the most helpful were super detailed down to the number of bars of soap, pairs of underwear, etc. I wanted to do the same and help out whoever comes next but, being a last minute packer and prone to freak outs in stressful situations, I have very little time left where my brain can attempt to think clearly; however, I'll attempt some organization. So, in the words of Coolio, "Ahhh, here it goes..."

Luggage

1 rolling suitcase with a backpack that can zip on and off the front
1 medium-sized duffel (probs carry-on appropriate)
1 North Face backpack (in YELLOW, yayyy!)

Clothes

3 jeans
3 khakis
2 shorts
3 running shorts
2 leggings
1 PJ pants (49ers of course)
3 tanks
10-12 tops
7-8 t-shirts/long sleeves
2 dresses
3 cardigans
1 crew neck sweatshirt
1 zip-up hoodie
2 windbreaker type jackets
4 reg bras
4 sports bras
20 underwear
3 belts
1 scarf
1 pair gloves
2 hats (courtesy of my pops)

Shoes

Nike walking
trail running
chacos
Toms
2 pairs flats
Rainbow sandals

Toiletries and the like

2 bar soaps
shampoo/conditioner (carry-on and larger bottles)
2 deodorants (1 in carry-on)
4 toothbrushes (1 in carry-on)
toothpaste (carry-on and larger tube)
razor and refill blades
3 floss
face wash and lotion
facial towelettes
eye drops
lots of chapstick
a bajillion tampons because I'm a lady
bobby pins/hair ties/head bands
basic make-up
hand sanitizer
q-tips
retainers
2 pairs glasses
extra earrings and nose rings
meds: vitamins, pepto, dramamine (I get car sick), benedryl
sunscreen and bug spray
quick dry towel and washcloth

Electronics

Nook and charger
laptop and charger
iPod and charger
USB flash drive
alarm clock (can't wake up in a timely manner otherwise)
2 small (but POWERFUL) flashlights

Misc.

stationary/cards
phrase books
pocket knife
extra bags
1 paperback novel about Peru
Peru travel book
KICK ASS scrapbook from Erin
notebook with notes from fam/friends
49ers penant
random photos and holders
host fam gifts: small spanish/english kids books, california playing cards, origami books and origami paper

I basically packed all the clothes I own which in the grand scheme of being a girl, is really not that much. Everything seemed to fit thanks to my wonderful and patient mom but we'll see if I can keep the zippers from busting open once I'm on my own. I'm sure there's somethings missing but these lists are getting obnoxiously long and probably uninteresting for all you dedicated followers. So here's a treat for finishing Post #2.



Hope to be updating ya'll further sooner rather than later!

XOooOXXxxoOO,
Jamie




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