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Preparations for Vietnam Trip Feb. 2008   RSS
A lot of work goes into a trip prior to getting on the plane. Here are "some" of the preparations for a 3 week trip to Vietnam.

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It was the night before,,, and not a creature was stirring not even a / well just me... ironing my clothes for Vietnam '-)))
Ironing my clothes and getting ready for Vietnam Trip Feb. 2008
  • 2Ironing my clothes and getting r…
Packing Details
  • 3Packing Details
This product is a water repellent that I spray on my outer wear and backpacks to protect from rain and moisture.
Repel is used as a spray on outer clothes to reduce exposure to ticks / fleas / mosquitoes and other parasites.
Repel and Repel / protect from moisture and little creatures.
This time I am trying the roll up method of packing, suggested by Erin!!! Thanks Erin,,, so far so good!!!
All the stuff fits into Eagle Creek Cubes! Different colors for easy pickings.
My main Eagle Creek Backpack. Used on every trip since I bought it in 1998 for my first Europe Trip.
Toothbrushes!!! Like I did for my Peru / Ecuador trip 8-07 I will be spreading the smile! Giving away 100 toothbrushes to kids and new friends.
100 Toothbrushes!!! Like I did for my Peru / Ecuador trip 8-07 I will be spreading the smile! Giving away 100 toothbrushes to kids and new friends.
This time I had my website www.GaryGS1.com imprinted, so that my new friends can find their photos in my Fotki!!!
I will also be giving out 100 Smile Pens!!! Gotta keep the Smile going!!!
  • 13I will also be giving out 100 Sm…
I will be taking 100 pens with me to give out to kids and new friends!!!
Getting Packed for Vietnam!!!
  • 15Getting Packed for Vietnam!!!
Greetings!!! Countdown to Vietnam '-)))
Packing Cubes and my Fujitsu Laptop!!!
  • 17Packing Cubes and my Fujitsu Lap…
My Fujitsu Laptop is a really good size.
My Fujitsu Laptop has media card slots and a CD burner and is about 4 years old.
  • 19My Fujitsu Laptop has media card…
Fujitsu Laptop / not as thin as the new Mac-air but it works for me!!!
  • 20Fujitsu Laptop / not as thin as …
I put these REWARD labels on EVERYTHING!!!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,,, midnight!!! Break time '-)))
  • 22Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,,, midni…
Cube Fest... some of the stuff I am addicted to these days.
  • 23Cube Fest... some of the stuff …
Cubed OUT!!!
In my Pesticide Shed spraying my clothes down with Permanone for insect and tick repellency.
SPRAY Repel... then let dry overnight.
  • 26SPRAY Repel... then let dry over…
I sprayed my packs outside with the water repellent and let dry in the sun.
  • 27I sprayed my packs outside with …
Spray Water Repellent.
  • 28Spray Water Repellent.
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Shoe Shine / mom always said not to put your shoes on the table, otherwise you will get company!!! Sure enough, Erin showed up...gotta remember this trick '-)))
  • 30Shoe Shine / mom always said not…
Greetings!!! Welcome to my Vietnam Prep Shoeshine / my black hiking boots double as dress shoes!
Shoe Shine Stuff / like in the old days.
Re-arranging the toothbrushes '-)))
  • 33Re-arranging the toothbrushes '-…
Re-arranging the pens '-)))
  • 34Re-arranging the pens '-)))
Pens and Toothbrushes / Toothbrushes and Pens.
Spreading the Smile!!!
  • 36Spreading the Smile!!!
Greetings Up Close!!! And a Message!!!
Pens and Toothbrushes,,, hundreds to give away!!!
  • 38Pens and Toothbrushes,,, hundre…
Dried!!! Back to packing!!!
Here is all the Stuff that goes into my main Eagle Creek Back Pack '-)))
Main pack DONE!!!
Finally, main pack and day bag packed, ready and waiting by the door!!! I will write from Vietnam!!! Cheers!!! Gary