Clothes

The general rule is be modest. We are visiting a conservative culture. Comfort rather than style should be your major consideration. Know your tolerance for being dirty; clean work clothes every day or no?

• Work boots or sturdy shoes - Green tag safety boots are recommended. Make sure all shoes are well broken in.

• Socks

• Orthotics

• Pants - for the worksite and cooler evenings

• Belt

• Dress or skirt for free times and/or weekend trip

• Shorts - not too short.

• Underwear

• T-shirts and/or collared shirts (especially for on the work site)

• Comfortable shirts for after work and weekends

• Lightweight cotton long sleeve shirt (to cover arms from sun)

• Sweatshirt/sweater or lined jacket for cooler evenings

• Polar fleece, if you’re on the January trip

• Pajamas

• Flip flops

• Swim suit for swimming opportunities

• Handkerchiefs/Kleenex

• Hat(s) for sun protection – Tilley style keeps ears from burning

• Bandanas (to cover neck)

• Rain jacket/poncho, lightweight

For work clothes, any second hand store is a great place to get them. Any unwanted clothes, shoes, etc. can be left at the end of the trip, and our hosts will distribute them.

Optional Recreation Equipment

• Camera, Memory Cards & Battery Charger

• Camera Bag/Case

• Video camera

• Polaroid camera and film

• Light reading/books

• iPod, and charger (we ask that you use your iPod mainly for long bus rides)

• Bird book for Central America & binoculars

• Pictures of family, friends, etc.

• Musical instrument

• Props for sharing your talents!!