So I have done so much research on proper packing. There are many schools of thought but there are no real packing lists for "I am living in an orphanage, I don't know how long, might backpack, and don't really know what I will be doing." So today will be the very first packing lists for just that. I know, I know this list will totally rival those minimalist "I carry a 30 liter pack for my entire 5 years of traveling" lists. It will be the list to end all lists, watch out blogging world you are about to be rocked by "Molly's 2 bags packing list".
So for those of you who don't already know, I am going to be living with sweet, adorable 6-16 year old girls in an orphanage in Hassan and probably traveling and backpacking while there. So I have decided to try the minimalist way - one bag for me, one bag for the girls. To you it may not sound minimalist, but for me it was a terrifying, heart-wrenching, and overwhelming experience. My friend Rachel was kind enough to lend me her 65 liter pack and then I have a large rolling duffle for the girls. So here it goes...
Duffle for the girls:
30 coloring books
30 boxes of crayons
36 jars of Playdoh (compliments of Amelia)
10 packs of underwear
3 bags of hair accessories
12 tubes of toothpaste
3 toothbrush holders
10 sharpies
2 mirrors
3 brushes
3 combs
24 pieces of fancy soap (donated by LUSH in Georgetown)
7 bars of luxury soap
1 beach ball
1 frisbee
1 book of 365days of Fairytales
1 2013 Gospel book
3 headbands
Nail polish
lip stick
3 sticker books
batteries
nail files
eye shadow
2 decks of cards
1 set of flashcards
1 game of life
Backpack for me:
Clothes - 10 pairs of underwear
1 bathing suit/ 2 bikinis
4 sports bras
3 real bras
4 pairs of socks
1 pair of pjs
1 pair of athletic shorts
2 pairs of leggings
2 work out capris
1 scrub pant
1 pair of yoga pants
1 long sleeve top
1 pull over
4 t-shirts
2 athletic shirts
2 dresses
4 tank tops
1 moo-moo (it looks Indian so I bought it, we will see if I wear it)
1 pair of harram pants
1 Columbia fleece
hiking boots/trail runners/flip flops/sandals
more to come tomorrow when I finish packing toiletries and electronics
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