Africa: T -1 to BLASTOFF

Less than a day to go. Final preparations.

Gear for a two week trip. Most of it is digital.

Here is a rundown of what is going to make it in the bag:

Nikon Coolpix 5000 (taking the picture)

Tripod

Remote Control for Coolpix 5000

Panorama Tripod Head

183° Fisheye Lens

1.5 GB Compact Flash Storage

3 Batteries for Coolpix 5000

Battery Charger for Coolpix 5000

USB cable for Coolpix 5000

Sony DCR-PC5 MiniDV Camera

12 60 minute MiniDV tapes

3 Batteries for DCR-PC5

AC Adapter for DCR-PC5

Firewire cable

Headphones

20 CD Holder (10 full, 10 blank)

Cat 5 crossover cable

Apple Ti Powerbook

Spare Powerbook battery

AC Adapter for Powerbook + 2 plug converters

Cell Phone + Charger

iSight Camera

Windbreaker

Hat

Eyeshield

Ear plugs

Pajamas

Swimsuit

2 sets Underthings

1 T Shirt

1 Dress Shirt

2 Pair Pants

2 Pair Socks

Towel

Sleep Sack

Umbrella

Assorted Toiletries

Guidebook

Photocopies of documents

Passport

Immunization Record

Airline Tickets

Travelers Checks

US Cash

Credit Cards

Business Cards

Notebook

2 Pens

Wrist Watch

Compass

Tape Measure

Money pouch

Money Belt

5 Cliff Bars

Camera Bag

Day Pack

Back Pack

…and maybe a few more things when I get up at 4 a.m. to leave.