A re-post from my other list I posted previously-
-Shots (yellow fever), I have this scheduled for Wed. Make sure I get a yellow fever certificate (and make a photocopy).
-Passport stuff- get all the stuff necessary for Bolivia (and perhaps other countries) that need information/visa. Print out some documents/make photocopies/fill out forms/etc.
-MAKE SURE I GET HEALTH INSURANCE before trip. I’ll get it very soon.
-Notify credit card company that I’m going to be out of the country.
-Get backpack all ready/any other necessary equipment (and think about what I’m going to use as a daypack)…thinking about just using a spare backpack to hold the essential stuff.
-Buy hiking shoes and some wool socks (I think smart wool is recommended). Maybe buy some other hiking stuff (better clothes).
-Talk to accountant (fml) about taxes. On the same note, pay Clayton his money (fuck you).
***MAKE SURE I PRINT OUT ITINERARY AS WELL AS WRITE DOWN HOSTEL ADDRESS***
Among extra stuff, I need to:
-Do more cardio and prepare for upcoming hikes. Climb more (specifically lead climb) and gain more experience.
-Learn more about South America and make an outline of things I want to do/accomplish…basically make better details.
-Maybe brush up on spanish? Seems a bit meh but I guess it couldn’t hurt…I’m also guessing this ‘goal’ doesn’t get accomplished either considering how lazy I am.
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edit: More to add on list, (not as important stuff) so I don’t forget anything:
-Toiletries/glasses/razor
-Climbing stuff (chalk bag?)
-Ipod (and charger)
-Clothes (shoes, both hiking and sandals/WOOL socks)
-Passport/wallet/yellowfever card
-netbook
-watch (maybe not necessary since the time zones are similar to the U.S.)
-locks (small locks)
-regular backpack for day trips/etc
-CAMERA (and charger)
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Alright, so I’ve accomplished most of the things on this list. I’m pleased that I got most of my finance stuff out of the way. Further, I’m happy that I got alot of the equipment for this trip as well.
One thing I need to do is to make photocopies of both my passport and yellow fever certificate. I also need to print out my itineraries and write down the hostel address in Peru. I’m planning on just filling out any visa form(s) at the border of where I intend to go (namely Bolivia). Hopefully I can attain my Brazil Visa in Lima (and if I can’t, it’s not the end of the world…just won’t go to Brazil).
I packed my bag today and everything fit pretty well. I still need to decide what climbing gear I’m going to bring down there, if any…pretty sure I’m going to just bring my shoes and hope that works out.
Among other goals, I have been doing a bit more cardio the last month than I have previously (both in bike, running around a lake, and football practice), so that’s good. I think we’ll be doing a ton of walking and maybe some biking while there, so it’s best to prepare a little bit for this.
I haven’t really brushed up on any Spanish. I’m hoping that the little bit I know will help me get by…all the different tenses are pretty confusing overall, but I know alot of the basic verbs and vocab for the most part. It’s hard to imagine my Spanish NOT getting better while down there, as I’m sure I’ll be forced to use it in some situations…so we’ll see.
My friend and I have also vaguely mapped out our path in S.A., so we’ll have a rough outline to work with. There are alot of things we want to do (alot of outdoors stuff, biking, hiking, caving (I hope he’ll do this with me), climbing, kayaking, maybe cliff jumping?, para-sailing, etc), and hopefully we’ll get to alot of them.
Yep…really pumped. Also, it’s April 1st, I’ll have to think of something to get my bro for his birthday.
gl in April