Mongolia got us again. Just when you think winter has finally left, it plays a nasty little trick on you. The other day I was boasting about not having to make a fire in the morning for the first time since October. Of course MIke and I just happen to switch jobs during this week of blistfully warm weather (I had to chop wood, make fires and get water) and (mike was in charge of cooking, cleaning and dishes). So of course after my hands were beaten up and full of splinters we switched back--hahahaha it snowed today. We got about 3-4 inches of snow and Mike is once again enjoying making morning fires! Of course this does mean that he has to go back to swallowing my sometimes horrible cooking. I think I have gotten the best side of the deal all around.
Love Allie and Mike
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Packing List- What not to bring
Because of some emails and posts we decided to update the packing list with stuff you dont need to bring.
1. An extra sleeping bag- you get issued a great sleeping bag from PC. We live in a ger and have never had a problem with being cold (while we were in our sleeping bag).
2. Do not bring a bunch of clothes- the clothes that you bring should be versitile, casual and business. Do not waste space with a bunch of clothes. You are going to have to drag those suitcases with you around the world so only bring what you really want.
3. Survival gear- you are going to be fine! PC takes good care of you the first three months. You are not going to need iodine tablets or magnesium strips or flint or anything like that.
4. If you are a woman skirts are nice when you have to tinkle outside ( says alli)
5. Travel gimicks- this is the same as the "survival gear". you probably wont need a solar battery charger, or an emergency radio (all the stations are in mongolian anyway).
Well we have to go to work now. Have fun getting your stuff together.
1. An extra sleeping bag- you get issued a great sleeping bag from PC. We live in a ger and have never had a problem with being cold (while we were in our sleeping bag).
2. Do not bring a bunch of clothes- the clothes that you bring should be versitile, casual and business. Do not waste space with a bunch of clothes. You are going to have to drag those suitcases with you around the world so only bring what you really want.
3. Survival gear- you are going to be fine! PC takes good care of you the first three months. You are not going to need iodine tablets or magnesium strips or flint or anything like that.
4. If you are a woman skirts are nice when you have to tinkle outside ( says alli)
5. Travel gimicks- this is the same as the "survival gear". you probably wont need a solar battery charger, or an emergency radio (all the stations are in mongolian anyway).
Well we have to go to work now. Have fun getting your stuff together.
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