How to Get Lost

I’m almost done my “to do” list. At this point, I can now leave the continent without fear of missing something. But I do want to knock off the two last nasty things for peace of mind and security.

Not really sure if I need the batteries for the X370, though…

• Mongolian visa
• 50 rolls 200 ASA film, 10-15 rolls b&w (speed TBD)
• Get camera back from repair
• Traveller’s cheques
• Arrange to have house checked regularly
• Change emergency call numbers for security system
• 62mm polarized filter
• Dig out zip off pants and sandals from storage
• Buy roll of duct tape
• Put together first aid kit
• Photocopy credit cards, passport, visas, and other important documents
• Get cash in euros, and $US
• Pay taxes
• New batteries for X370
• Timers for the lights in my house
• Get new deodorant (Amy will appreciate this)
• Buy universal electrical socket adapters
• Buy additional travel insurance (not as covered as I thought I was)

Just when I thought I was making headway, some things crept onto the list. Grr. These things happen, I guess. Time’s running out fast, and there’s still a lot to do…

• Mongolian visa
• 50 rolls 200 ASA film, 10-15 rolls b&w (speed TBD)
• Get camera back from repair
• Traveller’s cheques
• Arrange to have house checked regularly
• Change emergency call numbers for security system
• 62mm polarized filter
• Dig out zip off pants and sandals from storage
• Buy roll of duct tape
• Put together first aid kit
• Photocopy credit cards, passport, visas, and other important documents
• Get cash in euros, and $US
• Pay taxes
• New batteries for X370
• Timers for the lights in my house
• Get new deodorant (Amy will appreciate this)
• Buy universal electrical socket adapters
• Buy additional travel insurance (not as covered as I thought I was)

Since we’re comparing lists, this is what I have left to do:

• Get $$ in Euros for NordHostel (104 each for hostel and airport transfer)
• Pack for business trip (SF)
• Knitting patterns for Big Girls’ Knits book (due Apr 15/May1)
• Leave patterns with Sandra for test-knitting
• Put together mp3 playlists
• UA upgrade – return trip
• Buy sunglasses
• Buy more film
• Buy Bonine and Tylenol PM

Technically, I still have to finish packing my backpack, but since everything I’m taking is in one place, mostly organized, I’m not going to count that. Everyone knows the organization is the hardest (and most time consuming) part.

Want proof?

Woo hoo!! The last visa is in. It’s handwritten, but it’s in! (I hope it’s okay…)

With the Mongolian visa all wrapped up, this means that I’m officially good to go. I still have a lot of things left to do (see the list below), but I’m a lot better off than I was a couple of weeks ago.

• Mongolian visa
• 50 rolls 200 ASA film, 10-15 rolls b&w (speed TBD)
• Get camera back from repair
• Traveller’s cheques
• Arrange to have house checked regularly
• Change emergency call numbers for security system
• 62mm polarized filter
• Dig out zip off pants and sandals from storage
• Buy roll of duct tape
• Put together first aid kit
• Photocopy credit cards, passport, visas, and other important documents
• Get cash in euros, and $US
• Pay taxes
• New batteries for X370
• Timers for the lights in my house