Preparation



Lots of prepping and things to do, including taxes before we go. Test fitting and choices of what to bring, last minute purchases of reef friendly sunscreen, and a rash guard. It has ended up we are wearing hiking boots and cargo pants on the plane. We have to arrange our carry-on to be no more than 22 pounds and 45 linear inches to fit on small plane to Galapagos and Cusco. Our travel bag works with our attached backpack un-attached as our under seat item. Then we have a gym bag with the stuff that doesn't fit and things we can't take on the plane, like trekking poles. We hope to accommodate alpaca clothing souvenirs. We bought water bottles with built-in Life Straws filters since you can't drink the water in Ecuador or Peru. They're kind of cool cuz you can take the filter device out so we can have a larger quantity of water while we're still in the states. But you can't add any flavoring with the filter in place, or you will clog up the filter and ruin it. Filters can be replaced as needed, though, if you can find them wherever you are.

Someone knows something is up and decided he would eat the straps on our backgammon board.

It still works and we can close it. Silly boy!
We love you and we're going to miss you, buddy!

The doggo's stuff is all packed to go. Food, crate, bed, toys.

We bought a cheap wedding set from Walmart so I can leave mine at home. Not sure if it's plastic or cheap metal, but I have a $14 Walmart wedding set! Paul is a BIG spender, ya know!

All prep is done, but I forgot to give Braun his flea and heart worm meds before we took him to Cate's...gotta forget something, I guess.

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  1. iwatsumiFebruary 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM

    I finally got an account made (this is Danielle) to leave a comment (yay!)

    How do you guys know what to pack for such a long adventure? I think that's always my weak spot when traveling (chronic overpacker)

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