Uganda or Bust

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Hey everyone,
After running myself into the ground trying to sell 23 years worth or packrat heaven, and still not done, I am kinda behind the ball on this so if you have some of these things laying around and would like to donate them to me so I don't have to buy them I would greatly appreciate it (especially because I just sold most of this before I got this list from PC !)

Packing List Suggestions

Necessities

? Water bottles (2 recommended-Nalgene) or camelback
? Batteries (rechargeable are a good idea)*
? A nice dressy outfit for first week dinner with officials
? Headlamp with batteries and replacement bulb
? English dictionary
? Nice comfortable shoes (think nice sandals, Tevas, Chaco's)
? Professional clothing in breathable fabrics
? Good bras (tons!)
? Good underwear (they have in country, but quality is poor): Ex Officio are great!
? Good pair of tennis shoes: String less
? Nice flip-flops
? Watch waterproof
? Portable alarm clock
? Towel (travel/camping ones work well because they dry quickly)
? Shortwave radio*
? Wall calendar*
? Solar showers
? Adaptor (if bringing electrical appliances)
? CDs
? CD player and/or tape player (portable with speakers or small "Wal-Mart" battery operated one*)
? Travel/Camping towels
? U.S. stamps (can easily be sent to you by mail)
? Spices/spice packets*
? Good exercise pants
? Linen/ cotton clothing (you can find linen and cotton here and get clothing made)*
? Measuring cups/spoons (a must if you bake or cook)
? Tea tree oil (great antiseptic for those skin infections and mosquito bites!)
? Bandanas*
? Games
? Sports bras
? Pepper/ pepper grinder*
? Seeds (spices, veggies, etc.- can be purchased here or sent later also)*
? Wet wipes
? World map/ map of Africa (can get free from AAA if member)

Gift Ideas for Host Families (not necessary, can be bought here, too)

? Coloring books
? Dollar store stuff (tacky is good here!)
? Candy*
? Pocket knives
? T-shirts
? Flashlights*
? Karate/ Action movies on VCD (not regular DVD!)*
? UNO

Don't Bring

? Too many books (all classics in country)
? Short skirts (above the knee)
? Too many shorts (can only be worn indoors or when exercising)
? Too many white clothes (they turn brown)
? Tight clothes (culturally inappropriate)
? Spaghetti strap tops (unless used as PJs)
? Too many socks (1-2 pairs)
? Over the counter medication (Tylenol, allergy meds, eye drops, etc provided by PC)
? Too many electrical appliances (you may not have electricity)
? Mosquito repellent (provided by PC)

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