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___ Passport
___ Malaria medication
___ Rain gear (durable, non plastic--sturdy poncho is ok)
___1-2 Bathing suits
___ 4-5 T-Shirts (at least two that are loose fitting short sleeved t-shirts; not all that are tight fitting midriff style)
___ 2 Long-sleeved shirts (quick dry and light weight; cotton is ok)
___ 4 Pairs of shorts (quick dry and light weight )
___ 2 Pairs of lightweight long pants (leotards are good for sunburn prevention & surgical scrubs are great in the jungle)
___ 1 lightweight sweatshirt, sweater or capilene/fleece long-sleeve shirt
___ 1 Pair of hiking shoes (either a sturdy tennis shoe or hiking boot )
___ 1 Pair of old tennis shoes, Aqua socks/ surf booties or sandals that are attached with a heel strap that can get wet/dirty
___ 2 Pairs of socks (for hiking and to use with fins if needed)
___ 1 Flannel sheet or sleeping bag liner
___ 2 Bath towels (sarongs are nice to have instead of bulky beach towels)
___ Bandana (very versatile item; can be worn as a "do rag" among other things)
___ Clothes to travel home in
___ Underwear
___ Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, lotions, aloe, etc,)
___ Sunscreen (< 20 strength) & lip balm with sunscreen
___ Sunglasses with leash
___ Hat with visor or wide rim
___ Insect repellent (non aerosol pump) Anti- itch cream (i.e. benedral) - for insect bites
___ Avon Skin So Soft, small amount and small amount of foot powder
___ Personal medicines ( anti diarrhea,bandaids,neosporine, pain reliever)
___ Joy dishwashing soap for laundry and saltwater baths
___ Day pack & 2 quart size water bottles--arrive with them full!
___ Duffel bag lined with plastic bag to waterproof
___ Mask fins & snorkel - check with a local dive shop for proper fit
___ 3 Garbage bags & 4 1 gallon ziplocs for organizing stuff
___ Flashlight or head lamp and extra batteries
___ Clothes pins and line
___ 1/2 roll of toilet paper stored in ziploc bag

OPTIONAL GEAR:

Fishing gear- compact

Camera/film - waterproof disposables work well

Binoculars

Rash Guard Shirt-for added warmth in water and/or sun protection

Ear plugs

Waterproof flashlight or dive light

Waterproof watch Paperback book

1 Pair of flip flops

Sun Shower for hot water bathing

Coffee Mug

Compact folded camp chair--i.e. Crazy Creek, compact no metal frames

Mosquito Head Net

Your Favorite Adult Beverage-can be re-supplied along the way

1-2 Sarongs

Journal with pens or colored pens/ watercolor set

Scuba Dive Cert. Card Personal Scuba Diving gear- or everything can be rented on site

LOST LUGGAGE: Just in case your luggage is misplaced during airplane transfers, pack the following in a carry on bag: mask & snorkel, 1 pair of shorts, 1 t-shirt, bathing suit, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 pair of pants, camera, sunscreen, essential toiletries and personal medications.

SUGGESTED READING LIST FOR BELIZE

BELIZE: GENERAL : INFORMATION
Belize: a Natural Destination --- Richard Mahler & Steele Wotkyn

Belize and Northern Guatemala--Les Beletsky

The South American Handbook (Belize section)

Belize, Guatemala and Yucatan: The Lonely Planet Guide

NATURAL HISTORY
Coral Reef Fishes --- Joseph Stokes

The Seaside Naturalist --- Deborah A. Coulombe

The Marine Biology Coloring Book-- Thomas M. Niesen

A Field Guide to The Coral Reefs of the Caribbean and Florida ---

Eugene Kaplan The Neotropical Companion --- John C. Kricher

Tropical Naturalist --- Adrian Forsyth & Ken Miyata A Belizean Rainforest--- Robert H. Horwich

Jaguar --- Alan Rabinowitz

Mexican Birds--- Roger Tory Peterson

CULTURAL HISTORY
The Heart Of The Sky (Travels Among the Maya) --- Peter Canley Sastun

--- Rosita Arvigo (My apprenticeship with a Maya Healer)

13 Chapters of A History of Belize--- Assad Shoman

"Ritual and resources: The Garifuna dugu" --- Carol Jenkins, in American Ethnologist 1983.