Packing list
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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.
- 5 G.C.Trips shirts will be provided to
wear on plane and on VBS days.
- 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)
- 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 (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.
- A soap for repelling mosquitoes can be found at http://www.citronellasoap.com/
Miscellaneous Items
- 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- there are power outages almost daily
- Watch
– REQUIRED - you need to get your kids to the next activity on time.
- Umbrella
– REQUIRED – It rains almost daily. Put your name on it.
- Alarm
Clock or watch with alarm. (Please don't expect someone else to be your alarm clock)
- 2-3
plastic trash bags: for laundry bag and for wet swimsuit or clothes.
- Laundry
soap powder in 3 Ziploc bags. Enough for 3 loads.
- Fabric
softener sheets used when drying clothes to prevent static
- Cell
phone? May be useful at LAX and Florida
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.
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
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)
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. 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
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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RED
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2
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BLUE
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4
GREEN
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5
BROWN
Laundry in pm
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GREY
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7
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RED
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BLUE
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GREEN
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BROWN
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GREY
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14
RED
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