Just over a week before we land in El Salvador. We have been busy doing last minute checks.
Our list consists of:
1 Touch base with landlady
2 Reconfirm rental car
3 Have the appropriate amount of cash
4 Go over all travel documents
5 Review driving directions to USA hotel and house in El Salvador
6 Mentally review packed luggage contents
7 Make a paper with contact information in case anyone needs to contact us from the USA
8 Call credit cards
9 Pay upcoming bills
10 Review side trips we are interested in
11 Take a deep breath.
Being a type A personality I have to work very hard at not micromanaging every day of a trip. We know a few sights we are interested in visiting. When we go day touring it's probably best decided no more than a day ahead.
There is always a concern that flights could be delayed, especially this time of year, so we are always ready just in case. Phone numbers for home and the landlady are at the top of the list. Regardless, we will go with the flow and enjoy.
The real upshot is that the more prepared you are when traveling, the less likely a bump in the road is to derail your plans for fun. With smart phones and tablets today there is no reason not to have every piece of information you could possibly need at your fingertips at all times.
Travel Safe, Travel Often.
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