The Kit and more

Busy day today with both finalising my 'Learning Contract' and a raft of instructions coming through from Kirsty who is the expert on everything practical about going to Africa (and maybe other places!).

It's quite frightening all the things you have to do: Kirsty sent notes and checklists on everything from kit, to health, to visas, to accommodation, to travel arrangements plus a full range of risk assessments - and details of next of kin (I am hoping the latter won't be needed.) It is a most impressive array of information gleaned, I presume, from years of experience (not that she's old enough for it to be very many years.)

A lot of it seems quite straightforward - shopping for lots of things - the usual 'holiday' stuff like sun screen and travel adapters and then things like anti malarials appear and DEET based insect repellent spray and mosquito nets. And then the need for a money belt. But what is worst of all are the references to clothing requirements. Loose fitting trousers and sandals? A bit broad that! Take the wrong travel adapter and you can't charge your laptop - take the wrong clothing and you spend the entire trip feeling a fool or looking like a tourist. Someting to ask Kirsty, I think. Maybe I should buy clothing there and blend in with the locals!