So, I thought it would be a good idea to update my vaccinations and see if I needed any new ones before heading to Africa. Turns out that was a good idea. Based on my potential travel itinerary, it was recommended that I get vaccinations for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Yellow Fever, Polio and a Tetanus booster. Three series of shots and I will be all set. They also called in a perscription for anti-malarial drugs and an antibiotic I can take with me. I was shocked to find the co-pay for the anti-malarial drug was $50 (that was the co-pay!), but I guess it sure beats getting malaria, so I will just suck that one up.
I checked out the holidays in SA and it seems that Good Friday and Easter Monday are recognized holidays, so I am thinking that might be the perfect weekend to take a trip up to Victoria Falls. I don't want to pass up the opportunity to see one of God's Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Cross your fingers that I can make that happen and you can be sure I will post lots of pictures!
Folks have been asking when I will be leaving. The short answer is "I'm not sure." Right now, it is looking like the end of February, but I am hoping to know more this week. The project I have been working on in LA since August will not wrap up until February 15th. So, stay tuned. All I can do for now is prepare as much as I can in advance.
Happy New Year! 2008 is already shaping up to be an adventure!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
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