These are observations in random order as they come to us throughout our 77 days of travel.
- Don’t pack too much sh**.
- See above.
- If you think you want to bring that extra t-shirt, see above.
- Bring a wine opener.
- Ideally, pack or always have access to snacks the kids like or would at least tolerate.
- Bring zip-lock baggies.
- Having an open agenda is THE COOLEST way to travel.
- Get your kids on probiotics.
- Always have extra toilet paper on you. Don’t find out the hard way like I did.
- Clothes can always be washed. Remind your 13-year old of this.
- Charge your electronics overnight.
- Make connections. Leverage them. Find a guide. Meet people.
- Don’t bring books you think you’ll read if you’re not really a reader.
- Never eat the lettuce unless you saw how it was washed yourself!!!
- 36 hours on a bus is not for the faint of heart.
- Don’t count on wifi ~ bring your Lonely Planet Guide book instead!
- Buy insect repellent with DEET in it!!
- Have an idea of the typical taxi cost before you get in and take the cab. I got hosed!
- Don’t be afraid to go off the beaten path for a change. We asked our taxi driver to a recommend a restaurant and were at first terrified when he dropped us off at a cement + rebar special in the middle of nowhere. Turns out a famous fisherman namedJuan Ostros owned the place and the food was divine. Additionally, it had one of the cleanest bathrooms we’ve seen to date.
- Always carry small bills and change!!!