Send me packing

In an attempt to control the millions of things that I have to do before I leave for Honduras, I have tried to create lists of what to pack, do, and prep. Needless to say I know have a pile of lists to sort through. I think that every volunteer wants to pack perfectly and efficiently, but there exists a paradox when trying to conquer "the packing list."

The more research you do, the long your list grows.

I have read to pack: spices, voltage stabilizers, pots and pans, radios, ziplock bags, duct tape, computers, cameras, batteries, a headlamp, a money belt, Leatherman, small travel alarm clock and extra batteries, a pocket-size Spanish-English dictionary, an ipod, an external hard drive, a convertor kit, binoculars, water bottle, umbrella's, sheets, boots, tarps, sleeping bags... and that doesn't even include clothing!

Right now my list looks like I am going to live somewhere that stores have not been invented yet. I obviously need to make some edits and think about if I am really going to use an umbrella. Now I just have to figure out where to draw the line.


ps- knit one, pearl two