What to Pack and why :)
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Emma
May 20, 2010, 6:32:35 PM5/20/10
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Since you all are beginning to think about what to bring I thought i
would expand on Sam's "things to bring" list.
WORK SHIRTS- By work shirts I mean a long-sleeve that can go over your
t-shirts, I had 3 last year and that was plenty. Now like Sam
mentioned the mosquitos were really bad last year and you'll want to
cover up, that said its still 80 degrees + out so these long sleeve
shirts need to be light and breathable. Now this is my opinion but NO
COTTON... it rained almost everyday last year, you dont want to sit
around wet all day. I prefer Columbia's fishing shirts they are very
light and breathable but do the job in protecting you from mosquitos
and dry fast heres a link to see what I'm talking about (its a women's
but theres men's too)
http://www.columbia.com/womens-long-sleeve-shirts/women-shirts-longsleeve,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=10#
... many companies make these types of shirts and I'm sure you can
find something like it at your local outdoor store (ex: Dicks, Sports
Authority etc.)
WORK PANTS- You will want to wear pants in the field. I know Sam
mentioned that you might be able to wear shorts in the later weeks but
he lied (no offense Sam)... 1) you are digging, and by digging i mean
you are on your hands and knees in the dirt all day shorts will make
this highly uncomfortable 2) the mosquitos again... as well as an
array of other creepy crawlies... not to mention the snakes... that
one was a joke, tho not really :). Again for work pants I prefer
something light that will dry fast but many students wore jeans and
that is fine. Just make sure the pants are comfortable and fit you
well so we dont have to see your bumbs! Again, a couple pair will
suffice
WORK SHOES- I know Sam said this I just want to say it again- your
shoes will most likely get wet almost everyday try to find shoes that
will dry overnight for the most part.
For me packing for the field is the hardest part. For the afternoons,
evenings and weekends just remember you are going to tropical paradise
and pack for that :). Shorts, t-shirts, ladies: dresses are very
comfortable after a long day's work, maybe a sweatshirt or light
coverup you guys get the idea. Also, besides for my hiking boots i
wear in the field, I bring flip flops but also a pair of sandals with
a heel strap (tevas, chacos) for the weekend excursions. At least
some flip flops would be a smart idea just make sure they are
comfortable because we do a lot of walking through sites on the
weekends.
Finally, I just want to say these are just recommendations we do not
expect you to go buy all this stuff, like Sam said its about being
comfortable but functional in the field and out-and-about.
Let me know if there are anymore questions!!
-Emma
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would expand on Sam's "things to bring" list.
WORK SHIRTS- By work shirts I mean a long-sleeve that can go over your
t-shirts, I had 3 last year and that was plenty. Now like Sam
mentioned the mosquitos were really bad last year and you'll want to
cover up, that said its still 80 degrees + out so these long sleeve
shirts need to be light and breathable. Now this is my opinion but NO
COTTON... it rained almost everyday last year, you dont want to sit
around wet all day. I prefer Columbia's fishing shirts they are very
light and breathable but do the job in protecting you from mosquitos
and dry fast heres a link to see what I'm talking about (its a women's
but theres men's too)
http://www.columbia.com/womens-long-sleeve-shirts/women-shirts-longsleeve,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=10#
... many companies make these types of shirts and I'm sure you can
find something like it at your local outdoor store (ex: Dicks, Sports
Authority etc.)
WORK PANTS- You will want to wear pants in the field. I know Sam
mentioned that you might be able to wear shorts in the later weeks but
he lied (no offense Sam)... 1) you are digging, and by digging i mean
you are on your hands and knees in the dirt all day shorts will make
this highly uncomfortable 2) the mosquitos again... as well as an
array of other creepy crawlies... not to mention the snakes... that
one was a joke, tho not really :). Again for work pants I prefer
something light that will dry fast but many students wore jeans and
that is fine. Just make sure the pants are comfortable and fit you
well so we dont have to see your bumbs! Again, a couple pair will
suffice
WORK SHOES- I know Sam said this I just want to say it again- your
shoes will most likely get wet almost everyday try to find shoes that
will dry overnight for the most part.
For me packing for the field is the hardest part. For the afternoons,
evenings and weekends just remember you are going to tropical paradise
and pack for that :). Shorts, t-shirts, ladies: dresses are very
comfortable after a long day's work, maybe a sweatshirt or light
coverup you guys get the idea. Also, besides for my hiking boots i
wear in the field, I bring flip flops but also a pair of sandals with
a heel strap (tevas, chacos) for the weekend excursions. At least
some flip flops would be a smart idea just make sure they are
comfortable because we do a lot of walking through sites on the
weekends.
Finally, I just want to say these are just recommendations we do not
expect you to go buy all this stuff, like Sam said its about being
comfortable but functional in the field and out-and-about.
Let me know if there are anymore questions!!
-Emma
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Aaron.Coons
May 21, 2010, 2:20:28 AM5/21/10
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I can attest to the "No Cotton" rule that Emma mentioned above. Being
from Canada, I assumed that Belize would be hot. I didn't realize to
what degree it was *actually* going to be hot, and damn were my cotton
pants and flannel shirt ever unnecessary in the middle of the jungle.
Seriously, bring lighter clothes that still breathe, I'm totally
revamping my wardrobe this summer so that I don't have to deal with
the, ahem, nickname that I earned last year. If you remember, ask me
about that when we all get down there, I'm sure one of the staff
members from last year would love to pass that on =)
Cheers,
Aaron
Emma Nicole Koenig
May 21, 2010, 1:35:29 PM5/21/10
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His nickname was Stinky McGeiver (sp?) haha
On May 21, 2010, at 12:20 AM, Aaron.Coons wrote:
>
> I can attest to the "No Cotton" rule that Emma mentioned above. Being
> from Canada, I assumed that Belize would be hot. I didn't realize to
> what degree it was *actually* going to be hot, and damn were my cotton
> pants and flannel shirt ever unnecessary in the middle of the jungle.
> Seriously, bring lighter clothes that still breathe, I'm totally
> revamping my wardrobe this summer so that I don't have to deal with
> the, ahem, nickname that I earned last year. If you remember, ask me
> about that when we all get down there, I'm sure one of the staff
> members from last year would love to pass that on =)
>
> Cheers,
> Aaron
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On May 21, 2010, at 12:20 AM, Aaron.Coons wrote:
>
> I can attest to the "No Cotton" rule that Emma mentioned above. Being
> from Canada, I assumed that Belize would be hot. I didn't realize to
> what degree it was *actually* going to be hot, and damn were my cotton
> pants and flannel shirt ever unnecessary in the middle of the jungle.
> Seriously, bring lighter clothes that still breathe, I'm totally
> revamping my wardrobe this summer so that I don't have to deal with
> the, ahem, nickname that I earned last year. If you remember, ask me
> about that when we all get down there, I'm sure one of the staff
> members from last year would love to pass that on =)
>
> Cheers,
> Aaron
>
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Aaron Coons
May 21, 2010, 3:10:34 PM5/21/10
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Stinky MacGyver, yeah. Stinky, pretty common sense, hence that warning
against cotton clothes, haha. MacGyver, because apparently I happened
to always be carrying the exact tool that we needed. It was an
enjoyable nickname. This year, hoping for just MacGyver though =P
Emma
May 21, 2010, 3:21:56 PM5/21/10
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Hey have you seen the SNL spin off MacGruber?? maybe it will be
playing down there we'll have to go watch haha!
playing down there we'll have to go watch haha!
Aaron Coons
May 21, 2010, 10:47:41 PM5/21/10
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Nah I haven't seen it, is it even playing yet? Yeah we should go hit
up that sketchy looking movie theater in San Ignacio, haha, that would
be a blast!
Joseph Woods
Jun 14, 2010, 2:08:00 PM6/14/10
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Hello there everybody,
Joseph Woods
Jun 14, 2010, 2:11:59 PM6/14/10
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Hello there everybody,
I'm Joe Woods, also one of the jr. staff. Last year most people were
trying to find stuff to fight the itching of the mosquito bites, so
you might want to think about that if you are sensitive to insect
bites.
I'm Joe Woods, also one of the jr. staff. Last year most people were
trying to find stuff to fight the itching of the mosquito bites, so
you might want to think about that if you are sensitive to insect
bites.
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