The minutes crawl by as I try desperately to stay focused at my desk. In two days I'll be in the tropical embrace of Mexico's Mayan Riviera, soaking up sun and sippin' on icy margaritas. I've been packed and ready to go for a week, stumbling over my luggage every morning, prepared like a colonial minute-man ready to charge to the airport when the time is right. My husband thinks I'm nuts. He waits to pack until the last possible moment. Amateur. I like to pack early and then take time to reflect on how I've packed, what I've packed and what I've forgotten. Sometimes I even take some things out of my suitcase. I'm trying to travel light on this trip, go with the beach bum theme. I've rolled up a few stretchy sundresses, lined my bag with flip flops and stocked about five bathing suits (they're small!)
What I never skimp on are toiletries and sundries. We're staying in a very rustic place, just a handful of thatched-roof bungalows powered by generators and wind, so in preparation, I went to Target and stocked up on everything. In addition to the usual mini- toothpastes and shampoos, I also found a small first aid kit, handi-wipes, travel size toilet paper (who knows how rustic it'll get), Kleenex, little candles (no electricity after 8pm), bug spray (someone said they saw a tarantula one year), lots of suntan lotion (SPF 1500), Imodium (it's Mexico you know), trail mix to snack on, and a waterproof camera. I'm bringing moisturizer but no make up, some color from the sun is all I'll need. Whoa! I almost forgot to make room for our snorkeling equipment. Whew.
Stay tuned because I'll be blogging from the Caribbean!
Good Luck and Good Shopping!!!
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