I know my blog posts have died down, but that might have to do with all the emails I crank out… I thought I would create one of those posts where I hope some of my fellow Port Moresby resident expats can help by commenting … Please 🙂

So, you are thinking about the adventure, maybe you are just going through the interview stages and its looking good, or you might have accepted your contract and you are coming up for a look/see whilst your visa and work permit is being processed. You will be thinking – what to bring! So here is my list of things you should bring with you, even if you have no interest – trust me 🙂

1. iPods, music systems – preferably big and loud (for the parties you will hold). You will want normal party music, lots of it. Don’t worry about what you like, just bring stuff that everyone else likes 🙂
2. Portable hard drives. You never know when someone has that great movie collection, and you need to copy it.
3. A great electronic movie collection – if you share, you make more friends!
4. Something like a WD Live or Apple TV to connect your movies to your TV (which you should also bring)
5. A good BBQ – at least 4/5 burner. Yes, you might have a small family, or just be a single – but trust me, a big BBQ is perfect for BBQ parties.
6. Lots of wine glasses, and an extra dinner set including cutlery
7. A proper coffee machine. No pods here – but the best ground coffee in the world
8. A UPS for your electronic stuff, make sure it’s a good one.
9. Surge protection, Belkin do great 6/8 way boards
10. Black Tie for blokes, including bow-tie and ruffled white shirt.
11. Ladies – maybe one cocktail dress, you can get plenty here in the 2nd hand shops so don’t go overboard.
12. Sport shoes. Good quality ones, and if you intend to really pound the roads, bring a spare pair
13. Tennis racket and balls – even if you don’t play, you will get invites
14. Squash racket and balls – refer 13.
15. Your favorite sporting team jersey or shirt. Even better if it a rugby one or league…
16. Noise canceling earphones – for all the flying in and out
17. A frequent flyer membership! Figure out how to use it properly, check http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au
18. Good quality dive/snorkeling gear. Make sure that they are suitable for the tropics.
19. If you golf – bring your clubs, if you think golf might be something you’d do, bring some clubs
20. Life jackets for everyone!
21. At least 2 pairs of Polaroid sunnies
22. Lots of dress ups! Face paint, crap like that, as you will be bound to go to dress up parties…
23. If you like fishing, or would like to fish – bring some fishing gear
24. Kindle – a normal one, the light is bright, so you really need the Matt screen
25. Smartphone – easier for Facebook etc. you can pick up a cheap old school mobile for nix here
26. Camera – spare batteries and cards
27. Rechargeable AA and AAA batteries and charger
28. Torch
29. Freestanding Light (like a torch)
30. Really good kitchen knife set
31. Containers that seal shut
32. iPad or other device
33. DVD player
34. Battery or power mossie zapper
35. Suncream
36. Top shelf alcohol
37. Fitness gear if you have it.
38. A good bed if you need it. If you don’t, then don’t bother
39. A small chest freezer
40. Pack of cards
41. Laptop
42. Good quality suitcases
43. Good quality backpack
44. Chilly bin/cooler/esky – Large, Small and fabric
45. BPA free water bottles
46. A good jug
47. Toaster
48. Frying pan etc
49. Cotton clothes
50. Good quality sheets, pillows etc

If you have anything to add – please do,

Aaron

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