I'm finally back home with my own computer & was able to see all the journals you posted so far. Your phot6ography is AWESOME, & the sights blew me away, especially the churches, colonial buildings & ruins. WOW. I would LOVE Antigua. Do you know someone who will rent me a wintering apartment there?? ;o) Anyway, good job!!!

I finally read your ournal, Brie, it looks like you are having fun and amazing experiences, glad you are enjoying your time there and learning new things that for sure are helping you in your professional develepment. Congratulations and I am looking forward to seeing you in El Salvador.

That's really tihninkg out of the box. Thanks!

re the bed sheet thing. Know what works even better? an old bed sheet folded in half with a zipper added on 2 sides to make it a light sleeping bag. that way you don't need 2 sheets ;o( I sew an old pillow case on the bottom half so I can slip a pillow in there. Some pillows you get aren't that clean ;o( I have also used a sarong as a top sheet in an emergency ;o)

oops, meant to add something about ATMs.... Instead of ordering local money here (good luck with that.....), go to an ATM at the airport when you arrive & get some there... Depending on where you are, they may even have ATMs? You'd be surprised where they have them these days. Even Vietnam had lots. I travel with a small reserve of US dollars for emergencies & my ATM card. I don't use travelers' checks any more, have not for a long time. They demand too much ID, esp your passport, for them now, almost like a personal check ;o(

Sewing kit (stealing one from a hotel is usually easiest) matches or lighter (i don't smoke, yet always find a use for fire while traveling) a little first aid kit with tensor bandage(band-aids can be hard to find when your finger is bleeding) Personal alarm clock (you don't want to miss those scheduled breakfast) and leaving your tax information with some so they may submit it for you, unless you want to try and do it from Guatemala That's all I could think of for now... hope some of that is useful

Hmm...Tylenol or Asprins and vitamins? PMS medication? Any sort of gum or snacks you may crave (granola bars or whichever?)...batteries... Oh yeah-if you bring your ipod (if you have one?) don't forget to charge it before you leave and bring a charger (I forgot when we went to Barbados! Went to listen to my vacay playlist on the plane and it was DEAD and had no way to charge it! Typical...) Have a merry Christmas!

Thanks everyone. These are great ideas!

Wow, your post makes mine look felebe. More power to you!

That's way the bseetst answer so far!

Welcome home.....

Welcome home little Breezer - so glad you're home safe and sound!!!

Glad you're home safe. Missed you and are anxious to hear about your experience. Congrats on starting your masters, hope to see you soon.

Welcome home & congrats on your masters!

Hell, 1.5 hours hours should be enough if your flight isn't late? That's within the acceptable limits.

Geez Breezer, I got sick in the pit of my stomach just reading this blog... sounds like a movie! Be wise girlie - you're almost home...

I hope it doesn't scare my mom too much. I'm almost home!

Actually, I am freaking out a bit because someone just told me a similar story about a girl getting taken out a cab in Guatemala and getting beat up, them taking her bank card and forcing her to give her pin #, then getting beat up again. You're almost home ... stay safe! :(

Hey, where are the pics? Glad to hear you're enjoying yourself. Come home soon. ;o)

Wow, nice pictures! Are those with your waterproof camera that we gave you? If so, I'm very pleased. :)

Oh my gosh!!!!! You guys be careful. :( I'm glad Utila is nice. That 8 days is going to be awfully long from this end. Stay safe! Love you.

Hope to see you when you get back little Breezer.

Stay safe, you crazy girls! I can't believe the 4 months is almost over. I'm so excited to have you back home. :)

Hey Brie. Congratulations on being done!! We just got back from Mississauga this afternoon. Are you back in Antigua yet??? Only 10 more sleeps til you're back in Saskatoon. :o) Yay!!