The What to Pack List

 

Each Journey invariably includes two itineraries. On the physical part of the journey, we each travel as a member of a group to places of extraordinary beauty, power and enchantment. On the inner journey, we travel solo down a long winding road often rife with potholes, detours and rivers to cross with no bridge in sight. The inner journey requires that we bring along all our love and courage to honestly deal with ourselves to separate truth from illusion.

 

The inner journey is potentially the hardest one we ever make. For the physical journey we just need a sense of humor, flexibility and a properly packed bag containing all the things a physical body could need!

 

Mandatory items

 

·        Passport

·        Money for food and personal items and expenses (minimum of $30.00/day)

·        Water bottle suitable for daily use. You should buy purified water only and brush your teeth with it.  Bottled Water is available at the hotel and in the area.  The hotel tap water is also treated. (personally I still brush my teeth with bottled water.)

·        Sturdy, well broken in walking shoes.  Some days we may walk a couple miles. Running shoes work fine.  Hiking boots are not necessary.

·        Enough of your medication for the entire trip in your carry on bag in case your luggage gets lost

·        Your prescription glasses if you wear them.

 

Recommended items

 

·        Hat or visor   The elevation is over 7000 ft and the sun strong even though temperatures are in the 70's.

·        Sun block

·        Comfortable non-binding clothing in layers for warm days and cool nights.  We often leave for the grounds early in the morning when it is cool and are out until the afternoon when it is warm.

·        Bathing suit - The hotel has a pool.