Packing CheckList
Staying in Pulga? Here's what you should pack.
WEAR
- Clothing for the wedding ceremony (click here for inspiration)
-Swimsuit, or two, or three
-Shoes to wear in the river, if you like that sort of thing
-Clothes for hot days and cool nights
-Comfortable shoes
-Sunhat
-One warm jacket or sweater for the evening
-Hiking shoes and socks and clothes if you think you'll be doing that
-Pajamas or other cozy lounging clothes
-Easy slip on shoes to wear to the bathroom
-Clothes to wear over your swimsuit if you want
HAVE
-Reusable water bottle (there's PLENTY of water)
-Headlamp or flashlight
-Small hand mirror to put on make up in your cabana
-Analogue reading materials, i.e. no kindles
-Bath towel
-River towel or picnic blanket
-A watch if not knowing the time kills you
*there is NO wifi or service in Pulga. Computers are useless and undesirable objects. Don't bring them.
There will be a small safe on site for valuables, but we recommend not bringing things like $5,000 watches. Or owning them, really.
USE
-Sun Protection
-Bug Protection
-General toiletries like toothbrushes and make up. There will be shared places to plug in electrical tools like a curling iron
-Make-up remover wipes/wet wipes for face/hand/body washing are really useful
-Small Ice Chest, if you are bringing food or drinks that needs refrigerating (out of town guests, we will have some on site)
-River floating device, if you want to float down the river
Showers will have biodegradable shampoo and conditioner
Please don't bring non-biodegradable/chemical-based soaps as they are absorbed back into the land.
EAT
Pulga will always have coffee and hot or cold water
Friday evening , Saturday all day, and Sunday breakfast are provided
You are on your own for snacks and Sunday dinner (potluck style). You will not have access to a kitchen, so suggestions are:
-Yogurt
-Instant oatmeal or soup packs
-Vegetables and fruits
-Salamis
-Fancy cheeses that don't care for lots of refrigeration
-Pastries, cookies, granola
-Peanut butter and crackers
-If you prefer a lot of alcohol over a several day period you should bring some
-If you prefer fancy beer, you should bring that
Sunday dinner potluck details forthcoming for those who are staying