Shots, shots and more shots...

Well, we got our vaccinations this week, including Hepatitis A and B, yellow fever, typhoid, meningococcal meningitis, tetanus and polio. Many of the shots are actually required to go between countries (so that YOU don't infect the people there), but the others are recommended for OUR own safety. Todd already has some of them from his last trips to Africa, but I have to get them ALL! We are busy getting supplies and trying to find the ideal packing list. Still waiting on our passports...

Counting Down...

We leave soon for Africa! We've definitely started thinking about what to pack (very little, but enough). Although the weather will be mostly hot (70s-80s), it could get cold (mid-upper 30s) at night, especially at some of the higher elevations. We also need medical kits, bug spray, sunscreen, cameras, binoculars, sleeping bags, clothes and toiletries. There is no room on this trip for a hair dryer or more than 1 pair of shoes! We both need immunizations before we leave - yellow fever, meningitis, typhoid, Hepatitis A, polio and tetanus. We'll also need to start taking our anti-malarials a couple weeks before we go. Our dear neighbor and friend has agreed to watch the dogs and the house when we're gone. I hope she knows what she is getting herself into! We get more excited by the day...