TOMORROW: Saturday, May 25 

We will be going to Sawadee (The Thai Restaurant) at noon
to have some delicious Thai food for those who want to try some before our trip!
And then shopping at Sierra Trading Post.
Text me if you are interested so I can make a reservation!
   Jenna (208) 407-9491

**Sierra Trading Post is having their Memorial weekend sale**
     (good time to purchase shoes and other supplies needed)

Packing for Thailand

In a carryon (no larger then 22X14X9) pack…

Clothing:

            6 pair of underwear

                        Girls: three bras 

            2 pair of socks

            6 t-shirts or blouses

1-    For work day (can get paint on it)

6 pair of shorts

Girls: or skirts but MUST BE KNEE LENGTH!!

          NO exercise shorts (unless for pj's)

1 church outfit

            Girls: skirt or dress suitable for church

            Boys: long pants, button down, and tie

1 pair of pajamas

(We will all be sleeping in close quarters at times, so must be appropriate) 

            1 swimming suit

                        Girls: must cover midriff

            1 sweater/ sweatshirt

            1 pair of sweatpants/ yoga pants

            1 Small quick dry towel

            1 sheet sack (sheet folded and sewn like a sleeping bag)

            1 pair flip-flops

            1 pair of sandals

            1 pair of tennis shoes (shoes suitable for working/ hiking—keens)

           

In a backpack pack…

            Journal

            Any prescriptions in original container

Toiletries:

            Travel size

                        Shampoo and conditioner

                        Body wash/soap

                        Face wash

                        Toothpaste

                        Toothbrush

                        DEODERANT

                        Sunscreen

                        Baby wipes

                        Bug spray

                        Brush/comb

                        Razor

                                    Girls:   Feminine hygiene products

                                                Hair things (elastics, clips, bobby pins, headbands)

Extras pack in (Fanny pack or across shoulder small purse) inside backpack:

            Camera

                        Batteries/ charger

            Hand sanitizer

            Chap stick

            $200-300 dollars cash for extra spending money (snacks, souvenirs) 

            Passport and a second form a photo ID-- a copy of both

(Pack the copy in the carryon)

Wear for the flight:

            Warmest heaviest clothing 

(Tennis shoes/ keens, sweatpants/yoga pants, t-shirt/blouse and sweater/ sweatshirt)

           

I will pack:

            A first aid kit with…

                        Anti-diarrhea

                        Midol

                        Advil

                        Tums

                        Band-Aids/ Neosporin

                        Moleskin

                        Cold medicine

                        Allergy medicine

                         Toilet paper

                        Burn cream

                        Aloe Vera

                        Swiss army knife 

PACKING!

Getting prepared for this adventure is going to be an adventure all on it's own.

A few helpful tips!!

ALL items must fit in a 21x14x9 carry on suitcase so...

> pack light we can wash clothes

> only pack what is needed and in small quantities

   [travel size shampoo...]

> Sierra Trading Post has good discounted travel equipment, clothing and SHOES! 

> a good pair of shoes will be important for hiking and walking around. 

   *remember it will be hot your feet will get wet so something like keens or teva sandal would be best.

> helpful to pack items in an organized way 

   [ziplock baggies, packing cubes]

> may want a few extra baggies [Albertsons/Target bags] for putting dirty shoes, 

   dirty clothes back into your suitcase 

NOTE: If you have to stuff everything in rethink it! We will be traveling from place to place packing and repacking as well as adding souvenirs so leave a little extra room! 

Basic Thai Words:

Hello: Sa-wa-dee [kap/ka]

How are you?: Sa-bai-dee-mai [krap/ka]

I am fine thanks: Sa-bai-dee

My name is: [pom/chan] cheu 

What is your name?: kun cheu a-rai [krap/ka]

Bye: Sa-wa-dee [kap/ka]

First group: 

While in Thailand we will be visiting a school and delivering supplies.

If you can donate used or new items here is the list:

Balls [soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis balls]

swim suits [children's sizes]

clothing [children's, teens]

Laundry detergent

combs 

dental floss

toothpaste 

toothbrushes

soap

shampoo 

lice shampoo 

cough medicine [children's, adult]

vitamins [children's, adult]

Second group:

Unfortunately we will not be able to bring donations in the form of supplies 

because we will be flying in a small plane to Cambodia and extra baggage is expensive.

But we will be purchasing supplies for them while there 

so cash donations would be greatly appreciated!

We will be purchasing:

food 

paint [and painting the orphanage]

clothing

vitamin

school supplies

shoes 

towels 

toys

For those going on either trip: 

There will be a meeting at the Johnson's Sunday the 26th at 7pm 

Thank you: Khop Kun [kap/ka]