Luggage and bags: Travel light!
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Good hiking shoes / sandels
Photo Equipment: Lots of film.
Try a black & white film. I did by mistake but got some nice pictures.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Flash light.
Binoculars
Small knife
Miscellaneous: Water to drink.
Written Jan 11, 2004
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Travel light! Good hiking shoes / sandels Lots of film.Try a black & white film. I did by mistake but got some nice pictures. Flash light. BinocularsSmall...
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