Hey everyone!

I just have a few packing pointers here on things you may need, want, or want to leave behind that you may not have thought about. Also, there are a few things that we will probably want to bring as a team so sign up for anything that you can bring!

I know that you have already seen a packing list but here are a few things that I wished I had on my trips.

Personal

Be sure to bring your pillow

2 extra passport/visa photos (THIS IS A MUST HAVE)

bring recipes (we will be cooking for ourselves)

closet organizer - like a shoe rack you hang (definitely not necessary but can be helpful)

If everyone would bring a big jar of peanut butter that would be awesome!

A towel

Some photos of family and friends

You absolutely must have a rain jacket (it will rain most of the trip)

I wouldn't bother bringing a swimsuit. If, which seems unlikely, we do swim you will have to wear basketball shorts and a t shirt as a minimum.

As far as money, there should be ATM's but you will be charged an additional fee to use them. How much money you want to bring is totally up to how much you plan to spend. $100 dollars a month is a good approximation. The only time you will actually NEED money will be for buying saris or salwars when we arrive which you can do for 20$ if you want. You will have your food and lodging covered in the money that you rose. Any additional money you brought would just be for snacks and souvenirs.

Team Items

Measuring cup (I have one)

spices (I someone volunteered for this)

portable speakers (would be nice but not necessary)

Power converters (we probably want two for the team) Power strip or multiplier (just the things that can give you two places or more to charge for one)

Don't be too stressed about packing. Millions of people survive of the resources in India and you will be able to buy anything you may forget or need :)

The only time you will not be wearing long pants, a sari, or salwar is in our rooms where you can wear shorts and tank tops as long as no men are present. India is extremely conservative so you may be able to wear v necks if you have an undershirt and are fully covered. For sleeping, we will have mattresses provided so there is no need to bring a mat. Feel free to ask questions!

Can't wait to meet you all this week!!!

Calie