september trip2011
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Your Trip to Swaziland
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SwazilandLocated in Southern Africa
Landlocked 3 sides South Africa and eastern side Mozambique
Geographically has every feature of African terrain except for desert.
Monarchy
Seasons are reversed
Language: siSwati and English
Currency: lilangeni (plural emalangeni)
**But should exchange for South African Rand – can be used in both Swaziland and South Africa and much easier/cheaper to get.
Population: Approx. 1 million
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What Will My Trip Look Like
International Flight (18 + hour flight)
Arrive in Joburg
Go thru Customs, Collect Bags
Look for Heart For Africa Welcome Banner
Overnight in Joburg
Board Air Conditioned Buses to Swaziland, must cross border into Swaziland. Keep your Passports Available.
Arrive at Hotel in Swaziland
10 day trip: 4 days serving, l safari/shopping day, l day of worship and the remaining time is spent in rest and travel.
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Travel Dates
Departing the United States Example of Arrival: Leave the 15th and you will arrive in
South Africa on the 16th . Travel to Swaziland on the 17th. Arriving to the United States
Example of Departure: Depart South Africa on the 29th and arrive in the United Stated on the 30th.
Please wear your T-shirt.
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Count Down to Departure
Mark your calendar of funding deadlines.
Immunizations: CDC.gov
Please fill out profile online!
Passport: CORRECT. DOUBLE CHECK
Roommate, Talents
Allergies, Medical
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Fundraising IdeasHOW? Jewelry: 30% [email protected]
T-shirts
Skip a movie for missions
host a movie for missions
Walk-a-thon
Garage Sale
Bake Sale
Support Letters
Facebook and Twitter
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Packing List
Packing List is online under trip information and a link is in past emails.
Wraps
Toilet Paper
Medicines
Bug repellent with DEET
hat
Music speakers (kids)
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Converters vs. Adapters
Converters change Voltage
Adapters allow plug-in
Hair dryer in drawer in the Lugogo.
http://www.heartforafrica.org/AdapterandConverter.aspx
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Passport
MUST be completed by the $2500 deadline. This includes names, dates, and number.
Name must be EXACTLY as it appears in the passport.
4 blank VISA pages or boarding will be denied.
Expiration date is 6 months AFTER you arrive back in the United States.
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Traveling to Project Canaan
The travel time will be anywhere from 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Ideas: Bring snacks, waters, games, cards, iPods, wave at the kids walking, and admire the countryside.
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Preparing the Baby Home
Goal is to complete the El Roi Baby Home.
No babies are there yet.
Team Leader is Janine Maxwell.
Please email me your skills. Example: if you are a painter, carpentry, make curtains, etc.
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Travel Food
• Cliff bars• Peanut Butter• Nilla Waffers• Pringles• Granolla bars
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Wraps for Women
Wear in the community.
To the shin Completely closed
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Currency Information
Please exchange your money before you travel.
When we arrive in Africa, we will not have time for you to go to an ATM.
You want small bills. When you receive change back do
not accept R200.
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Links•http://www.walkabouttravelgear.com/nongr.htm (International Electricity)
• http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/swaziland/currency.htm (Currency converter)
•http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/swaziland/weather.htm (weather)
• http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/swaziland/time.htm (Time)
• www.cdc.gov (Health)
• www.travel.state.gov (Passport Info)
• Shop by Destination at: http://www.magellans.com/store/travel_advice?Args
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Action Steps• Funding: Mark Final Deadlines on calendar.
• www.cdc.gov or talk to your Physician for immunization guidance.
• Complete Profile Info in Current Trip
• Contracts
• Passport
• Special Requests: Requests for special meals and seats – and frequent flier numbers, MUST be entered into the participant account, and will be ON REQUEST basis only
• Check out the website links from the meeting.