Preparing to go

The first key to a safe, fun, and successful trip is preparedness. Well, mostly...
So first things first: 
You will need
1. A passport! (That is valid longer than 6 months from the day we depart from Bolivia.)
2. Yellow Fever vaccine.  (This has been a requirement for visas to enter Bolivia--as far as I know it still is...)
3. Other vaccines.  Visit CDC for more info. 
4. ~$2500.  I know this sounds like a lot of money...probably because it is.  But I've never seen God unable to accomplish His work--especially for lack of money! The price can vary as well, depending on how economical we are able to find flights.  
5. Flexible attitude! Every day is an adventure and we're never exactly sure what a day will bring. (It's the same here--the extremes are just a little different...!)

For the VISA you will also need:

$135 cash (this is included in your trip cost.

Visa application form (we'll get them there) or you can get it here.

2X2 color photo (extra passport size picture)

Invitation letter (I'll get this from Jorge)

proof of "economic solvency"-credit card/bank statemtent
*This is good for FIVE years, so if you're returning (or plan to return) keep in mind that this is a one time expense (every 5 years). 

PACKING LIST:

Sleeping bag 
Thermarest

travel size toiletries

sunblock

flashlight

Camera w/ extra batteries

110/220 V converter (for everything besides electronics)

hand sanitizer/wipes

mp3 player(optional-for LONG car rides)

Bible/journal

Acidophilus (probiotic that will help strengthen your digestive system-yogurt has this too)-you can/should start taking this a few weeks before we leave

Dramamine 

prepared testimony

Spanish/English dictionary

any resources you might have for activities/games/Bible stories for kids (costume-clown?, or face paint).

cold weather clothes (jacket/long underwear/gloves/warm socks)

Comfortable walking/hiking shoes

one church appropriate outfit (nice pants and shirt)

rain poncho

towel (i recommend the smaller sport towels that dry quickly and don't take much space)

Shorts/tshirt for hot springs 

own dish/silverware (these are fun!)

preferred snack (optional)

small games/toys/crayons for kids.  See this list for ideas. Jorge requested some medicine (ciproflaxacin, amoxicilin, omeprazole, antiparisite, etc) and Vitamins (kids and prenatal).