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SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: BELIZE

___ Passport

___ Malaria medication

___ Rain gear (durable, non plastic--sturdy poncho is ok)

___ 1-2 Bathing suits

___ 4-5 T-Shirts (at least two that are loose fitting short sleeved t-shirts that are not mid- riff style)

___ 2 Long-sleeved shirts (quick dry and light weight; cotton is ok)

___ 3-4 Pairs of shorts (quick dry and light weight )

___ 2 Pairs of lightweight long pants (leotards are good for sunburn prevention & surgical scrubs are great in the jungle)

___ 1 lightweight sweatshirt, sweater or capilene/fleece longsleeve shirt

___ 1 Pair of hiking shoes (either a sturdy tennis shoe or hiking boot )

___ 1 Pair of old tennis shoes, Aqua socks/ surf bootys or sandals with a back strap for support -- any style is fine but they will get wet; we don't recommend crocs as they offer          little support; We recommend Keens(such as the Newport H2) that provide toe protection

___ 2 Pairs of socks (for hiking and to use with fins if needed)

___ 1 Flannel sheet or sleeping bag liner

___ 2 Bath towels (one should be small)

___ Bandana (can be used as a "do rag" among other things)

___ Clothes to travel home and/or causal wear for dinners at Five Sisters

___ Underwear

___ Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, lotions, aloe, etc,)

___ Sunscreen (< 20 strength) & lip balm with sunscreen

___ Sunglasses with leash

___ Hat with visor or wide rim

___ Insect repellent (non aerosol pump) Anti- itch cream (i.e. benedral) - for insect bites

___ Avon Skin So Soft, small amount and small amount of foot powder

___ Personal medicines ( anti diarrhea,bandaids,neosporine, pain reliever)

___ Joy dishwashing soap for laundry and saltwater baths

___ Day pack & 1 quart size water bottle

___ Duffel bag lined with plastic bag to waterproof

___ Mask fins & snorkel - check with a local dive shop for proper fit

___ 3 Garbage bags & 4 1 gallon ziplocs for organizing stuff

___ Flashlight or head lamp and extra batteries

___ Journal and several pens/pencils

___ Clothes pins and line

___ 1/2 roll of toilet paper stored in ziploc bag

OPTIONAL GEAR

Fishing gear- compact

Camera/film - waterproof disposables work well

Binoculars

Mesh dive bag

Favorite adult beverage-you may resupply along way

Ear plugs

Waterproof flashlight or dive light

Waterproof watch

1-2 Sarong

Paperback book (may leave for staff at Ricardo's)

1 Pair of flip flops

Sun Shower for hot water bathing

1 Rash Guard

Compact folded camp chair--i.e. Crazy Creek

LOST LUGGAGE: Just in case your luggage is misplaced during airplane transfers,

pack the following in a carry on bag: mask & snorkel, 1 pair of shorts, 1 t-shirt, bathing

suit, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 pair of pants, camera, sunscreen, essential toiletries

and personal medications.

SUGGESTED READING LIST FOR BELIZE

BELIZE: GENERAL : INFORMATION
Belize: a Natural Destination --- Richard Mahler & Steele Wotkyn

Belize and Northern Guatemala--Les Beletsky

The South American Handbook (Belize section)

Belize, Guatemala and Yucatan: The Lonely Planet Guide

NATURAL HISTORY
Coral Reef Fishes --- Joseph Stokes

The Seaside Naturalist --- Deborah A. Coulombe

The Marine Biology Coloring Book-- Thomas M. Niesen

A Field Guide to The Coral Reefs of the Caribbean and Florida ---

Eugene Kaplan The Neotropical Companion --- John C. Kricher

Tropical Naturalist --- Adrian Forsyth & Ken Miyata A Belizean Rainforest--- Robert H. Horwich

Jaguar --- Alan Rabinowitz

Mexican Birds--- Roger Tory Peterson

CULTURAL HISTORY
The Heart Of The Sky (Travels Among the Maya) --- Peter Canley Sastun

--- Rosita Arvigo (My apprenticeship with a Maya Healer)

13 Chapters of A History of Belize--- Assad Shoman

"Ritual and resources: The Garifuna dugu" --- Carol Jenkins, in American Ethnologist 1983.