Saturday, November 22, 2008

Packlist for Shanghai Trip

For everyone going on the Shanghai Trip (:

I'll be listing the items that should be packed by headings, but please remember to read whatever's below the packlist items as there'll be details and instructions for you guys, especially the proceedings on Wednesday morning 26th November, the day we leave Singapore.

Clothing
Jerseys ( White & Green Raffles jerseys/ reversible gryphons jersey) X2
Training attire (PE Shirt + Basketball shorts) X2
Shoes (Basketball and leisurely)
Slippers/Sandals X1
Leisurely Clothes (enough for 5 days, to be worn when we go sightseeing)
*NOTE: it is advised for each of us to be wearing at least 2 sets of clothing beneath a windbreaker/jacket whenever we're out of the hotel, so take note of this when packing no. of sets of clothes, temperature 6-18 Degrees
RI Basketball Jacket (will be given out on wednesday morning)
Sweater/Coat/Jacket/Windbreaker X2
Pyjamas (if necessary)
Undergarments (based on personal preference)
Socks (based on personal preference)

Toiletries
Shampoo
Soap
Facial Cleanser
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shaver & Shaving cream (if necessary)
Deodorant
Bathing towel
Small towels (for after games)
Contact lenses & solution
Powder
Nail Cutter

Medicinal
Personal medication
Asthma Inhaler
Deep Heat
Portable Ice Pack
Panadol
Vitamin ABCDE (IMPORTANT)
Thermometer (optional)
Alchoholic Swipes
Tissue (Dry and Wet, for public toilets)
Lip Balm

Miscellaneous
Singapore $300 converted into RMB for lodging and food fee
Extra RMB for shopping / our own meals etc. (advised: max 100 sing dollars)
PSP
Gameboy
Nintendo DS
MP3s
Ipod Shuffle Classic Nano Touch
CAMERA (IMPORTANT, do bring if you have one)
Video Cam (if you have, and sufficient memory)
DVDs (original and non-pirated please)
Chargers (handphone/camera/torchlight etc.)

I really encourage you guys to bring a digital camera if you have your own, or borrow one from your parents, as this trip to Shanghai wasn't really easy to come by, and you'll be able to capture moments you share with a very special group of people in someplace so far from home. And please do make sure you bring along your chargers and sufficient memory. 5 days to hone your camwhoring and phototaking skillz.

Additional Information
As mentioned above, the temperature in Shanghai now is from 6-15 deg. celcius, and when the wind blows it's really going to be cold, so do bring along extra pieces of clothing, minimum of 2 sets beneath a coat/jacket and lip balm for cracked lips. We'll be playing 3 games in the 5 days we'll be there, and we'll be staying at a 3-star hotel.

Plan for Wednesday morning, 26th November
Our flight will be at 10.10am, so everyone will be meeting at 8AM, TERMINAL 3. Our flight details are: China Eastern, MU546. On wednesday morning, there will be a big screen in the middle of the departure hall and you can check which counter we should be at from the screen. Once again, it's 8AM, TERMINAL 3 at our respective counter/row.

Please have your PASSPORTS WITH YOU, and no liquid items more than 500ml if i'm not wrong in your handcarry bags, so please keep things like your deodorant and contact lense solution in your check-in bags instead.

That's about all for now, will update the packing list or instructions if anything new pops up. Apart from that, please do start packing as soon as possible, don't leave your packing till tuesday night when you realise many things cannot be found. Get your currency changed to RMB soon too, and PLEASE REMEMBER TO PASS $15 to your respective captains for the insurance, and for the sec 2s and 3s, pass Jordaan and I $15 for the raffles basketball jacket.

Thanks, and do keep checking back for updates.
Ryan

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