Saturday, February 25, 2012

Rules

Over time, I have developed a few rules for rough travel. Here they are, so far:

1) Always carry a bandanna. It's a dusk mask, sun shade, hat and bandage, all in one.

2) Take your shoes off on the boat. You may have to swim.

3) If all the locals are getting off the bus to pee, you should too.

4) Ziplock bags. If its important, use two.

5) Any recommended guest house will likely be full. Deal with it.

6) If you haven't paid the money yet, no one will leave you behind. If you have, they might.

7) Unless you are an Englishman or a mad dog, carry a hat.

8) Dirt is organic.

9) Never carry all your money in the same pocket.

10) First-Aid kit. Have it and you won't need it.

11) Carry a seat cushion, the little Therma-Rest kind. Trust me on this.

12). Keep your camera strap around your wrist or neck. Thieves. Water. Heights.

13) Drink two litres of water every day.

14) Zip all zippers shut right after you open them. Really. Especially those zippers on the cool "secret" pocket of your explorer type shirts and pants. You know, the one with your passport in it.

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