It's the Week of the Trip!

It's the week we've all been anticipating...time to pack up!

You may be wondering how to prepare for a trip like this; I know I was clueless at first. One of the most frequent questions is about vaccines, and yes, 'different than the norm' vaccines are needed. Depending on your vaccination history each person will need different shots, but I got 4 for this trip (even though the doctor told me I only needed typhoid when I walked in, I somehow came out with 4 band-aids...). Along with that, malaria pills need to be taken before, during, and after the trip since India is a country where malaria is present. It may sound a little scary but we all agree the benefits of this trip are worth the scariness of shots;]

So what to pack?
Of course copies of all important documents...the most important being the Indian Visa, which is a stamp in your passport you are required to obtain before arriving in India. After that, medicines in your carry-on, a rain jacket and sandals (no soggy tennies) since the rainy season isn't quite finished yet, loose clothing, a swimsuit (I hear there are some nice beaches;), antiseptics, and in Rajiv's words "Big smiles, positive attitudes, a willingness to be flexible, and a sense of adventure!"