So here I go...

I'm almost packed. Well, I say almost; mostly I've just taken out the clothes that I want to take. But having spoken to several people who've already been, I've got a fairly comprehensive list of essential items:

According to Joss:

• Mosquito net
• Super strength insect repellent
• Insect bite cream
• Special lightweight walking socks
• Mini maglite

According to Jo:

• Summer clothes
• Light cardigan (for air-conditioned restaurants and shopping malls)

According to Justin:

• Iodine (for sterilising cuts)
• Citronella (to deter the bugs)
• Ball of string (always handy)
• Lonely Planet guide

According to Tash:

• Lip gloss

So, I've got my maglite, I've got my mosquito net, I've got my lipgloss. I'm all set.