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Wednesday, October 08, 2008

One week to go. Kit list - check.

Surreal as it feels, next week this time, we will be in the plane flying to Johannesburg. Our flight is at 2.20am on 15th Oct, so we need to get to T2 by midnight on 14th.

Packing for a trip has not been this complicated before. The organiser's kit list printed out & pinned up. We scan it thoroughly to make sure we have everything.

Helmet
Goggles (need to get!)
Upper Body Armour (need to borrow!)
Jacket
Elbow Protection
Protective Trousers
Knee Protection
Enduro boots
Gloves 2 pairs
Hydration Pack
Emergency rations/energy bars
Waterproof oversuit
Money (duh??)
First aid kit
scarf/bandana
towel
sleeping bag & roll mat -- confirm got camping
swimming kit
ear plugs
sunglasses
torch
sunblock
fleece
trainers/sandals
casual trousers
toiletries bag
mosquito repellent & mosquito net
magnetic map carrier

Personal list:
Canon G9 - lots of pics!
Nokia N82 - more pics!
Nokia E90 communicator - to blog on the move
SD memory cards
Malaria medication
Air eTicket
Copy of insurance papers

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