Friday, May 16, 2008
Getting there
Well... the last few days have seen a flurry of purchases with the credit card wanting to melt after the abuse its had at he many camping and 4X4 stores scattered around the Western Cape. Never the less i have come out on top.... with most of the necessary equipment purchased and ready to go!
After some serious amounts of research and speaking to the wizened traveling community both Hennie and I opted for the reliability of the Engel!
The Fridge and the Engel...... :)
Debs and I spent some time learning from the professionals as to the intricate skill of putting stiches into wounds. Thanks to Dr Jack Derman for the tutorial! We bought some fresh pigs trotters, gave them a slice or 2 and learnt 2 different stitching techniques.... so dont fear one of us slices a limb.... a couple of stiff whiskies and a few stitches will sort it out!
After some serious amounts of research and speaking to the wizened traveling community both Hennie and I opted for the reliability of the Engel!
The Fridge and the Engel...... :)
Debs and I spent some time learning from the professionals as to the intricate skill of putting stiches into wounds. Thanks to Dr Jack Derman for the tutorial! We bought some fresh pigs trotters, gave them a slice or 2 and learnt 2 different stitching techniques.... so dont fear one of us slices a limb.... a couple of stiff whiskies and a few stitches will sort it out!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
New kid on the block
Hennie and Ang's new wheels, wiff new tyre pant, roof rack, roof-top tent, ladder and gas cylinder holders!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Spelling!
Hey guys. Apologies for the spelling in the Zambian blog below! I just copied and pasted the info from another site!
Zambia
Hey Guys! Some info on the park fees in ZAMBIA. Also a website with some helpful info on Zambia:
http://www.freewebs.com/luangwablondes/index.htm
Zambian Park Fees
Park entrance : per person per day(prices 2007) . Kids under five for free. Till 13 years half price. Always cash payment in US$
Sometimes (eg South Luanga) traveller cheques are accepted
South Luanga: 30 US $
Lower Zambezi: 30 US $
North Luanga: 25 US $
Mosi-oa-Tunya: 10 US $
Kafue: 15 US $
Lochinvar: 10 US $
Sumbu: 10 US $
Kasanka: 10 US $
Other parks: 5 US $
Fea for the car:
if zambian registred: 12.600 Kwacha per day
otherwise (SA) : 15 US $ per day
Camping feas in park:
Zambian registred car: 18.900 Kwacha per person
Other: 5 US $ per person.
For more info:
Zambia Wildlife Authority
Private bag 1
Chilanga
Zambia
Tel: 00 260 1 278366 of 278129 of 278524
Fax: 00 260 1 278366 of 278299
Web: http://www.zawa.org.zm/park_fees.htm
http://www.freewebs.com/luangwablondes/index.htm
Zambian Park Fees
Park entrance : per person per day(prices 2007) . Kids under five for free. Till 13 years half price. Always cash payment in US$
Sometimes (eg South Luanga) traveller cheques are accepted
South Luanga: 30 US $
Lower Zambezi: 30 US $
North Luanga: 25 US $
Mosi-oa-Tunya: 10 US $
Kafue: 15 US $
Lochinvar: 10 US $
Sumbu: 10 US $
Kasanka: 10 US $
Other parks: 5 US $
Fea for the car:
if zambian registred: 12.600 Kwacha per day
otherwise (SA) : 15 US $ per day
Camping feas in park:
Zambian registred car: 18.900 Kwacha per person
Other: 5 US $ per person.
For more info:
Zambia Wildlife Authority
Private bag 1
Chilanga
Zambia
Tel: 00 260 1 278366 of 278129 of 278524
Fax: 00 260 1 278366 of 278299
Web: http://www.zawa.org.zm/park_fees.htm
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
We're learning Swahili!
We all need to start learning some Swahili which will make life a lot smoother and friendlier for all involved. I'll make some cards / pages with the basic words and phrases, and animal names with pictures, so that we can share them so long.
I found a cool program with talking flashcards, to help us learn the basics. It can be downloaded here: Download FREE Swahili language helper
For a few talking samples, go here.
For quizzes go here.
I found a cool program with talking flashcards, to help us learn the basics. It can be downloaded here: Download FREE Swahili language helper
For a few talking samples, go here.
For quizzes go here.
Vaccines
Hi team
These are the vaccines that are recommended. Please find out which ones you've already had and check if they're still valid!
I've put rough prices next to some, plus there's normally a consultation fee of about R120 but I think this can be shared if you go in a group.
I'm going to go to M-Kem which is up the road from my work (Durban Road Bellville), but another reasonable one is the Kenilworth Medicross Travel Clinic @ 67 Rosmead Ave (021 683 5867) - you'll need to book an appointment in advance. We should aim to get these done in January, as some of them need "top-up's" in a few months time (Hep). There is also a combo Hep A + B (R180) which is cheaper than having both separately but I think you have to go back for top-ups, and if you've already had one (A or B) then you won't need the combo.
Yellow fever R195
Required for all travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas
Hepatitis A R170
Recommended for all travelers
Typhoid R155
Recommended for all travelers
Cholera R??
Recommended by Al for us
Polio R150 (incl Tetanus)
One-time booster recommended for any adult traveler who completed the childhood series but never had polio vaccine as an adult
Hepatitis B R85
For travelers who may have intimate contact with local residents, especially if visiting for more than 6 months
Rabies R??
For travelers who may have direct contact with animals and may not have access to medical care
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) R??
Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given
Tetanus-diphtheria R150 (incl Polio)
Revaccination recommended every 10 years
These are the vaccines that are recommended. Please find out which ones you've already had and check if they're still valid!
I've put rough prices next to some, plus there's normally a consultation fee of about R120 but I think this can be shared if you go in a group.
I'm going to go to M-Kem which is up the road from my work (Durban Road Bellville), but another reasonable one is the Kenilworth Medicross Travel Clinic @ 67 Rosmead Ave (021 683 5867) - you'll need to book an appointment in advance. We should aim to get these done in January, as some of them need "top-up's" in a few months time (Hep). There is also a combo Hep A + B (R180) which is cheaper than having both separately but I think you have to go back for top-ups, and if you've already had one (A or B) then you won't need the combo.
Yellow fever R195
Required for all travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas
Hepatitis A R170
Recommended for all travelers
Typhoid R155
Recommended for all travelers
Cholera R??
Recommended by Al for us
Polio R150 (incl Tetanus)
One-time booster recommended for any adult traveler who completed the childhood series but never had polio vaccine as an adult
Hepatitis B R85
For travelers who may have intimate contact with local residents, especially if visiting for more than 6 months
Rabies R??
For travelers who may have direct contact with animals and may not have access to medical care
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) R??
Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given
Tetanus-diphtheria R150 (incl Polio)
Revaccination recommended every 10 years
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