What to pack--the list starts here

What I think I'll need, plan to pack, and possibly throw out on my upcoming trip to Mysore. Suggestions requested!

Some things are hard to find in India, some things one just does not want to go out and buy, some things are cheaper in India, some things I will eventually wean myself of...

I intend this to be a "living" list, so it will be updated regularly and will become more specific.

Some things I won't be packing but I think that most people will want to.

Some things I will pack but won't list here.

The List

Food/supplements/medicine

-Grapefruit seed extract, wormwood, charcoal These are all for preventing/treating nasty belly issues. Cannot find these there.
-Triphala, laxative For the constipated traveler. Can find these there.

-Vitamins I didn't see them but I'm sure they are available. People recommend taking probiotics. But you could also just eat curd unless you're vegan of course.

-Green veg supplements Many feel they aren't eating enough greens.

Clothing

-Footwear:

Last year I took my Chacos but even as they are open toed, I still with I had brought flip flops as one is always taking ones shoes off an on.
Flip flops But how many pairs? Is one enough? What if--

Crocs From Anonymous

-Clothing to be copied by tailor

-Yoga clothes

Toiletries

toothbrush, hairbrush, hairdryer, hair ties, razors, floss, organic tampons, etc.

Mosquito Repellent (from anonymous) Ah, this is a good point.  I didn't bring any with me and ended up getting some neem oil recommended by the ayurvdeic doctor.  It stunk and I don't hink it really worked.  I'm not sure if you can find it in the stores.  BUt I don know that you are going to have a hard time finding that perfect cruelty free eco friendly brand that you like.  Same for sunscreen.  Most sunscreens that I found in India had skin whitener in them...

Entertainment

music player, cell phone, computer, books, magazines, unfinished projects, camera

Important/logistics

identification

bank documents, number, important info

addresses, phone numbers

needs versus wants: prioritizing the to-do list for a three month journey to mysore

So, here I am with Kate making a blog instead of getting a calling card to get a car to pick me up from the airport....or reserving a place to stay. I think probably the fact that I arrive two days after I board the airplane makes me feel like I have lots of time to arrange such trivial matters. I think I'd rather watch a movie and enjoy a bath instead.

But it is a fact that I do leave tomorrow and I do still have a lot of stuff on the list to do.
Kate is eating vegan chocolate chip cookies and watching me type which is quite embarrassing, so I think that's it for today. I think a job well done for a first post!