Luggage And Bags: 1. A day bag that will hold your ever-present water bottle and your camera :)
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: 2. Jeans - don't need to be pressed and starched, but can be if you choose ...
3. Boots - from rock star trendy to on the farm cowboy boots ... doesn't matter! Wear w/ your jeans, a dress/skirt or whatever ... okay just don't wear w/ your shorts!
4. Layered clothing. Our weather is mostly sunny, but being desert, our temperatures can very 30 degrees F in a 24 hours period. Plan for both hot and cool climates while here, so layering is 'a good thing'.
Toiletries & Medical Supplies: 5. SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN!!!! SPF15 at a minimum - regardless of the time of year. We are about a mile up, and even though you normally won't burn in the winter - your skin will be affected by the altitude :)
6. Moisturizer is imperative. Albuquerque is in the high desert and quite arid. Your body will shrivel like a raisin in the sun if you don't drink lots of water and use moisturizer!
Photo Equipment: 7. Camera of your choice. The sky, architecture, and natural beauty is awe-inspiring. You don't want to go outside without your camera!
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: 8. Walking shoes. You will wander the city, do day trips into the surrounding region and your feet will always appreciate good walking shoes.
Miscellaneous: 9. Altitude sickness is a problem for many who travel here from sea level. It can be a simple as a headache, or more serious. Rest, WATER (an ounce per pound of body wieght please), and respecting your body's own messaging system are imperative :)
10. If you are prone to allergies, bring your usual stash of anti-allergy meds and remedies. Being in a dry environment can exacerbate your allergies.
11. Glasses. We have contact lens warnings on one of our local a.m. newscasts - those come up on our windy days. Also being dry, some find their contacts uncomfortable here - so bring your glasses to give your eyes a rest :) And of course, being the deset, don't forget your sunglasses!
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