I purchased my hat for the Peru trip. I feel goofy when I wear it, but I know it's the kind of hat I need. It's got a wide brim which will keep the sun and the rain off my face. The brim will also be good for deflecting the insects that might fall out of the trees onto me. I don't quite want to think about that, but I'm sure it will happen.
I also got the rest of my vaccinations for the trip. One of them was for typhoid. I have to say, I never expected to get that vaccination during my lifetime. I feel better knowing that I've got one level of defense against some of the diseases I might encounter while I'm in Peru. Better safe than sorry, I always say.
I'm spending a lot of time planning for my upcoming Peru trip. I've had to buy some new gear, like hiking shoes and a backpack for my day trips into the rainforest. I also had to buy waterproof notebooks. Last night I decided to test out the waterproofness (if that's a word) of this paper to see if it really would hold up. I held it under the faucet and totally soaked it. Guess what? It actually worked!! No tearing, smudging, ripping or anything. Amazing! Now I'd like to know exactly how this paper can be waterproof. Truly, it is a wonder of engineering.
Next week I have to get another round of immunizations. I got my Yellow Fever vaccine about a month ago, along with a few others. I think I have about four more to get. I also have a prescription for malaria medication which I will take while I'm on the trip. I do not want to get sick!
