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T Sunscreen, SPF 15 or stronger
T Insect repellent with DEET
T Light folding umbrella, for rain and sun protection
T Moisturizer and chapstick
T Pocket-size tissues—most public restrooms will be out of toilet paper. (And out of
soap, so bring some anti-bacterial hand lotion too.)
T Anti-bacterial hand lotion
T Packets of moist towelettes. These are useful after visits that involve removing your
shoes, or can be used to freshen up during a hot day.
T 1WL^SWTRS_ , ʮL^SWTRS_ T^ STRSWd ]PNZXXPYOPO Md Z`] ?]T[ 7PLOP]^ L^ [ZbP] Z`_LRP^
are common.
T Electrical converter & plug adapter: see “A Word About Electricity” for more details
T Camera gear with extra batteries or battery charger
T 1ZWOTYR bLWVTYR ^_Lʬ ^ZWO TY XZ^_ NLX[TYR ^_Z]P^
T Binoculars for bird and wildlife spotting
Medicines & First Aid Gear
T Your own prescription medicines
T ?]LaPW ʭ]^_ LTO VT_% -LYO ,TO^ SPLOLNSP LYO [LTY ]PWTPQ WLcL_TaP^ LYO LY_T OTL]]SPL
tablets, something for upset stomach. Maybe a cold remedy, moleskin foot pads,
antibiotic cream, or allergy medication.
T An antibiotic medication for gastrointestinal illness
T Optional: A strong prescription pain medication for rare emergency purposes
T Optional: Altitude sickness medication
T Optional: Anti-malarial medication—discuss with your doctor
T Optional: Motion sickness medication for long transfers on winding roads
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