Preparacion

We take off in approximately 16 hours! There is definitely some packing denial going on here...thus a new blog entry.

If you are like us, you probably don't know very much about Nicaragua to start. Additionally, if you are like Sarah and I, you know that final exam week was the perfect opportunity to spend study time learning about Nicaragua. Here are some fruits of our “studying” labor from last week:

Thought National Geo would be a solid and general place to start.

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/nicaragua-facts/

And for our fellow community nursing nerds out there:

http://www.who.int/countries/nic/en/ (Prof. KM would be proud of us!).

Okay, okay, so now that exams are over and we are flying out of North Carolina in about 16 hours IT. IS. TIME. TO PACK. Our modified packing list, gathered from various recommendations:

-Bug spray (High DEET %)
-deodorant, towellettes

-sunscreen
-gifts for people/new friends we meet
- stethoscopes
-Duke ID badge
-comfortable shoes
-Bug spray

Did I mention bug spray? Just a small DEET-ail (sorry, but that’s just “pun”ny).

To get myself in the spirit to really “hacer la maleta” (= pack), here is a helpful packing blog post from a former Nicaraguan traveler :
NicaraguaPACK!

Okay, back to pack. We’ll update once we are on the ground in Managua! Can’t wait to see what this beautiful little country is all about and share our impressions with you all.
-Alicia y Sarah