The Regularity Report

For all of you fixated on my planned "street vendor" eating habits and subsequent digestive system health, there'll be a regular "Regularity Report" updating the inputs and outputs. Will anything beat my "braided intestine" experience in S.America? You have been forewarned.

For those of you who spotted that there seems to be no underwear on my packing list. I refer you to the above.

Keeping in touch

When we are on the road we crave to know what is going on back home so let us know what's going on in your lives. Please add comments to the blog and/or email us at mbutler@thebutlers-associates.com or jbutler@thebutlers-associates.com

While we are away we thought we'd keep in touch with everyone via this blog. When we can get to an internet cafe we'll provide updates of where we are, the fun stuff that is happening and whether we are regular.

We do not leave until November 5 but before then we want to get used to the whole blog thing so we'll be adding tidbits regarding the preparation

what we're packing

Clothing:
Jenny: 1 skirt, 1 trousers, 1 dress, thermal leggings, 2 short-sleeved tops, 2 long-sleeved tops, silk cardigan, light wool sweater, pashmina, socks, knickers, bras, nightshirt
Martin: 2 shorts, 1 trousers, 1 rain pants, 2 tee-shirts, 2 short sleeved shirts, 1 long-sleeved shirt, 1 tie, night wear, Underwear And Socks!
Both: toques, gloves, trainers, sand shoes, flip flops, swimsuits, sarongs, silk robes, neckerchiefs, rain ponchos, sunhats

Toiletries:
Shampoo
Soap (also used as detergent), spot remover stick
Pegless cloths line
Universal plug (thank you Michelle)
Toothbrushes, floss, paste, retainer
Deodorant
Razor, blades, shaving oil
Q tips
Visine
Kleenex, wipes, towel tablets, sanitary hand gel
Lip balm, moisturiser
1 Eye/Lip makeup pencil, tampons, pads

Medical Kit:
Thermometer
Doxycin (Malaria tablets)
Antibiotic (Azithromycin)
Antiseptic (Bactine)
Gravol (non-drowsy - with ginger)
Gold bond foot power, moleskin, anti-blister stick
Vitamins, 4 Power Gels
Tums, Pepto Bismol
Ibupropen (anti-inflammatory)
Paracetamol (pain killer)
Antihistamine (Benadryl)
Antibacterial (Polysporin)
Hydocortisone cream, anti-bite stick
Bandages, gauze, wound closure strips, latex gloves
Cold remedy, throat lozenges, decongestant
Dental kit
Tiger balm
Ventalin puffer, ear drops

Other:
Mosquito net, 30% deet spray, mosquito coils, matches
Sunscreen (spf 30)
Tweezers, scissors, swiss army knives
sewing kit, safety pins
Nailclippers, emery board, mirror
Duct tape
Microfibre towels
Umbrellas
Water purifying drops, water bottle, collapsible cup
Ear plugs
Sunglasses, cleaning cloth
Alarm clock, watches, mini flashlight
Camera, spare batteries and memory cards
Binoculars
Inflatable pillow, seating pads, hostel sheets
Ziplock bags, bin liners
mini shopping bag (thank you Silvia)
Whistle, 2 bells (thank you Loy)
Theraband (thank you Janet)
Decks of cards, novel, notebook
Guide books, maps, notes
Business cards
Photos of family
Passports, visa photos, insurance
Photocopies of passport, tickets, credit cards and ATM card, prescriptions
Cash, money belts
Pins, pens and balloons (to give to children along the way)

and what we're packing it in....
Backpacks lined with chicken wire and duct tape (anti-slash design by jenny)
Cables and locks
Day packs