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2010 Packing list for Bahamas

(You will go to the Laundromat in the afternoon on Thursdays)

Luggage & carryon bags

• One personal carryon item (purse, briefcase, camera case and the three dimensions cannot add to more than 36” (EG 12” wide x 8” deep x 16 “ long)

• One carryon bag (no more than 23cm x 36cm x 56cm in dimension or 115cm / 45 inches overall)   It cannot weigh more than 40lb.This bag will go under the plane with checked baggage on the smaller plane from Miami to Bahamas.
• One suitcase weighing no more than 50 lbs and the three dimensions cannot add to more than 158 cm or 62 inches.

Clothing

• 1 light weight sweatshirt to wear on the plane. It gets cold. (Or in airconditioned room at night.)
• 5  t- shirts will be provided to wear on plane and on VBS days. Wear jade/green on the plane
• 2-5 other T-shirts or shirts/blouses (non VBS days and sweaty days)

• 1 smart casual shirt and pants/skirt for Church (with a collar)

• 2-3 pairs of pants / jeans / long shorts for everyday (Shorts are good for the heat, but long pants are good for mosquitoes. You choose)
• 8-10 sets underwear
• 4 pr socks as needed for sports
• 1 swimsuit (Girls must have a modest one piece or modest tankini.)
• Pajama’s (t-shirt & shorts work well)
• 1 pr athletic shoes (for basketball, soccer or volleyball)
• 1 pr shoes or sandals
• 1 pr flip flops – can be used as shower shoes also

Toiletries, etc.

• 2  towels - 1 for beach / pool and 1 for showering (and washcloth if you use one)
• Insect repellent with 30 – 50% DEET. Aerosols must be in checked baggage not carry-on
• Sunscreen (SPF 50) We had major sunburns at the beach last year.
• Personal Items, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, razor, chap stick, feminine hygiene items, nail clippers, brush & comb, mirror,  etc. – in checked baggage.
• Glasses & cleaning cloth / contact lens and solution
• Any medications you might need: Tylenol, cold or allergy medicine.
• Mosquito repelling soap - http://www.citronellasoap.com/

Miscellaneous Items

·         Passport

·         Single / twin size inflatable mattress for floor. It is a hard floor – no carpet. 

·         Sheet to cover you at night (It may also help protect from the occasional mosquito)

·         Small Bible, notebook & pen

·         Sunglasses

·         Tissues

·         Spending money for souvenirs & sightseeing (suggested $20-100 US)

·         Camera & battery charger (Bahamas has the same voltage & plugs as the USA)

·         Flashlight and batteries - REQUIRED for when there is a power outage

·         Watch – REQUIRED so you move your kids to the next activity on time

·         Umbrella – REQUIRED - it rains a lot – put your name on it.

·         Alarm Clock

·         2-3 plastic trash bags: for laundry bag and for wet swimsuit or clothes.

·         Laundry soap powder in 3-4  Ziploc bags. Enough for 3-4  loads.

·         Fabric softener sheets used when drying clothes to prevent static

·         Cell phone?  May be useful at USA airports.  

Dress code:  Female clothing

No short skirts (slit or length may not extend above the knee)

All shirts must cover your stomach completely (with your hands raised) and have a very modest neckline.

No strapless or spaghetti-strap tops.

No short shorts (while standing straight with hands at side, shorts must at least be the length of your longest finger)

Very modest one piece swimsuit; you must wear a cover-up to and from the pool. (Local girls may not have one-piece swimsuits, but like it or not, the local guys are going to be more interested in the bodies of American girls.)

No lip, nose, or eyebrow rings.

Dress code:  Male clothing

Must wear shirts at all times, including to and from the pool. except when swimming.

No small, tight swimsuits (e.g. Speedo).

No ear, nose, lip, or eyebrow rings.

Overall appearance

No head shaving or dying of hair during mission trip.

No clothing that advertises alcohol, tobacco products or secular bands.

No expensive jewelry.

No makeup.

No underwear showing.

Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times for safety, except when inside or when swimming.

Laundry: 

Label all your clothes including underwear and socks with your name or initials.  You will go to a Laundromat twice during the trip and your clothes may get mixed up with others.

Do not bring iPods, walkman, hand held games, jewelry, etc that show wealth.  You will make us a target for theft.   Please don’t bring anything that you can’t afford to lose.

Packing tips

In 2009, 1 in 250 checked bags went missing.  On our 2009 trip to Bahamas about half of us arrived home without our luggage. Here are some packing tips to help you in case of lost luggage:

1. Tag you bag properly on the outside  . Put the two name tags we provide on the outside of each piece of luggage.  Tie  the rainbow ribbons on the handles of your bags as well for easy recognition by our group.

2. Label your baggage inside: Duct tape a card with your name address, cell phone and travel plans on the inside lid of you bag.

3. Keep your bag check that the airline gives you when you check your bag.

4. Pack two sets underwear and one t-shirt in your carryon bag in case your checked bag is delayed/lost. (We had about 9 bags delayed last year on the trip home)

5. Keep a list of what is in your bag. If it gets lost you will need to give the airline this list.

Do not put anything valuable in your checked bags. If the airline looses your luggage they will not reimburse you for lost; camera equipment, jewelry, computers, cash (whether checked or carry-on), antiques, artwork, books and documents, china, videos, optical equipment or any other similar items. Passengers should carry these items with them in their carryon bag(s). If it is something you wouldn’t want to lose then take it on the plane with you.

                                          G.C. TRIPS SHIRT COLORS AND LAUNDRY DAYS

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
					30      JADE	31
1	2	3       NAVY	4     BLUE	5    BURGUNDY Laundry in pm	6        GREY	7
8	9  JADE	10     NAVY	11   BLUE	12  BURGUNDY Laundry in pm	13     GREY	14  NAVY