George and I are back from Lafon. A more exhaustive report of the trip is to come-it was fantastic-but suffice it to say, I subsisted on beer and cabbage for two days, didnt shower, smelled like goats, ate sour milk, cuddled a puppy, saw a child with malaria, slept in a tukul, held an AK-47, harassed a chicken, and didnt drink water for two days. I got back dirty, smelly, dehydrated, hungry and exhilerated. I cant wait to tell you about it.
Real Quick: Things that Work/Things that Dont
Work:
Gatorade-bring it everywhere. Although realize that one packet =four servings (it took us 2 weeks to figure that out, wherein we were practically drinking gatorade paste)
Buzz-off shirts/bandanas: they look world travelly, they keep off mosquitos (but not flies, sadly. nothing keeps off flies) and they dont show dirt.
Rubber Flip Flops: after all the time my dad spent shooting my Keens dirty looks that they took up so much space packing, I havent worn them yet. I've been traipsing around in the flip flops and they are mighty fine.
Mangos: delicious
Bed nets: glorious
Flashlights: important.
Shampoo: nix on body wash unless you are in someplace luxurious. i'm barely using mine at all. shampoo on the other hand is delightful
Nutragina ultra sheer spray on sunblock: the best sunblock I have ever used, ever.
vacuum sealed bags: best. packing. device. ever.
Knot a bag-I just figured out how it works. it was a breakthrough that resulted in delight.
Throat lozenges and tissues: I didnt think to bring either of these really, but they are a necessity: without tissues, your throat hurts, without throat lozanges, sneezing is the most painful thing ever. I have had this sore throat for 5 days, and the only thing bringing relief is my ricola.
Dramamine: bring it everywhere. in chewable form is best, even if it tastes awful. its perfect for motion sickness, upset stomach, sleep aid, you name it.
that special moisture wicking underwear: its like heaven.
my steel water bottle; keeps everything cool
Notebooks and pens: should have brought more
Business card holder: ditto
Leggings: I cant believe i'm saying this. they are wicked comfy
Digital camera: BANZI!
Doesnt Work:
Gas-x: waste of time
Suitcase organizing things: they are lying in a heap on my floor
Bug spray under 99% DEET: Useless
Eight bottles of sunscreen: unncessary
Doxycycline: awful vomiting. If you can get past that, your golden
Thats it for now. I'll tell you all about Lafon soon.
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3 comments:
you cuddled a puppy?!
You had nothing but cabbage and beer? Were you there to restock their methane tanks?
i TOLD YOU leggings are comfy!!! you owe me something!
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