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I'm starting to get nervous. Actually, I'm more nervous than excited if you want to know the truth. There are just sooo many variables!

What should I be doing right now? With 10 days left before I leave, what are the last minute things I should be doing?

Passport = check
Visa = Don't need any
Spare copies = of what exactly? I've heard others say I need these but I was never sure of what.
Money = I have TC's, some Cash and money in the bank.

Thanks Slip. I just wish I could enjoy this time rather than being scared and anxious. I'm starting to have trouble sleeping.

That's normal.

Also, don't forget to have some empty room in your pack so that you have space for all the fabulous gifts that you are bringing back for the moderators.

Libby,
spare copies = a photo copy of your passport (kept in a different/separate place! than original) and any other all-important valuables--plane tix if you're paperish....uhhh....and "money stuff" like atm card/bank phone numbers in case you have to call to cancel a card etc. It's just worst-case scenario stuff if you have to replace/cancel. Basically ID and $. That's it (I think?). The rest is just HAVING FUN!

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Originally posted by Libby:
Spare copies = of what exactly?

I had copies of: My passport, my airplane ticket, and my Identity Card (Cedula de Identidad)
I put one set in my handbag, another one in my big bag and another one in my pocket

Take it easy, you are going to have a great time, keep us posted of your adventures and coff bring presents coff to the mods coff

Big hug & best of luck

Gabriela

Is it really safe to be carrying around photocopies of such important documents?

I thought I'd scan them and then e-mail the scans to myself as part of an attachment.

Staying calm is hard to do. I've never done anything like this in my life. I really want this to be fun and go well so I will feel confident enough to visit other, more challenging countries.

Dunno about the gifts guys. But I'll have a Beer in your honour.

This works, too!

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I thought I'd scan them and then e-mail the scans to myself as part of an attachment.

QUIT WORRYING!!! You're going to countries where they (sort of) speak English and have all kinds of technology! You'll be fine and have a great time! Really, really, really.

Have all your toiletries? They come in handy.

Yes, I have toiletries They do indeed come in handy.

Travis,
The stuff I'm worried about has nothing to do with the country. It's really stupid stuff like...will I fit in> Will people like me? Will my foot give out?

It's just last minute nerves.

Im planning to travel to Guatemala and possibly other Central American countries. March or April 06. Looking for a retired male who still likes the young ladies, who wish to share expenses in rent and utilities.to possibaly live somewhere in in Centeral America.....tinman12@wf.quik.com

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Originally posted by Libby:
I'm starting to get nervous. Actually, I'm more nervous than excited if you want to know the truth. There are just sooo many variables!

What should I be doing right now? With 10 days left before I leave, what are the last minute things I should be doing?

I saw the title in the old age forums and then read the message and still wasn't sure if you were dying or going on vacation

cheers libby! you are doin' the damned thing chica.
it may not all go as planned but it will all be alright.

keep us posted,

fun

I had a great time!

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