Pre-Trip (hours before I have to leave)

(the map to the right is all of the cities that I will be visiting Guatemala City, Antigua Guatemala, Lake Itza, Tikal)

Due to lots of procrastination, I have just now finished packing. My plane for Guatemala leaves in about four hours. I won't be well rested, but at least I will have the essentials.

I have made sure to pack:

1. A mix of clothes, with long sleeves, sweatshirts, shorts and t-shirts. Also I have to make sure to bring a rain jacket and an umbrella! (I will be there during the transition between the wet and dry season, so I'm unsure of what the weather will bring!)


2. BUG SPRAY! I hear the bugs are killer in this area, and I can't stand mosquito bites!


3. My bathing suit for the fun times I am expecting at Lake Itza


4. Good walking shoes, so my poor feet won't hurt after a day of adventure in the Mayan ruins.

Basically I am just packing light. I don't want to have to carry around too much stuff. Also, I'm not bringing anything too valuable. Apparently there is a huge amount of pick-pocketing and tourists are the main target. I will have to be careful!

Now that I mention it, I think I can see my walking shoes sitting by the door, so I better go finish that up so I can get SOME sleep before I head off.