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May 14th, 2006, 08:07 AM
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Patty and Sandy…
What?! The first PIC is not the mobile fly-camping tent…they said I would be able to stand up?
Just kidding, I am not that bad! Although, I should make clear from my last comment that it is me who is more cohesive now (the KiliWarrior website was always nice and recently enhanced). The semi-lux camping looks quite nice and I am sure is plenty grand and quite enough work to set up and present.
Galiano and all:
I have to fess up that I have just completed reading the one link I sent you http://www.mytripjournal.com/philo5. Journal is a better term for sure! It was not what I was expecting as it is truly a journal and not so much a travel trip & tip report but it was very informative to me for a few reasons and I am glad I read it all. Actually I have read only their Tanzania logs so far and just scanned over the rest…I still have way too much to learn and prepare for my own first trip to Africa! It really could also have a “Safari Spoiler” Warning on it as it is VERY DETAILED-as a family journey should be.
As far as a first hand KiliWarrior review it certainly qualifies and was rather interesting because that was not the focus or the reason they were writing. Their focus was on their family but they had plenty of nice things to say about the KiliWarriors-kind of like the perfect dining experience with the Server being informative, animated and stealth all at the right times (I was a restaurant owner in my previous life).
One thing this journals detail brought to my mind since I am solo traveler is how much I will be relying on the KiliWarrior guide for not only expertise in finding the wildlife etc. but also to be an enjoyable companion and part of my experience! Now I know why the owner of the KiliWarriors keeps telling me he is going to match a guide to my personality…LOL and very scary-I am used to my sons analyzing my personality!
Protocol Question for Safari experienced:
In the journal the family mentioned giving out gifts (soccer balls, pens) to groups of children when they made cultural visits or when they just stopped the car and children gathered around. Should I be prepared for this? If so how? I do have some small gifts for the guide and cook but I only have 1 piece of luggage with needs to pack for 3 different styles of trips in one. I am sure there is not a Staples in Karatu for me to stock up before I head out on Safari-should I send myself a package ahead of time?
What?! The first PIC is not the mobile fly-camping tent…they said I would be able to stand up?
Just kidding, I am not that bad! Although, I should make clear from my last comment that it is me who is more cohesive now (the KiliWarrior website was always nice and recently enhanced). The semi-lux camping looks quite nice and I am sure is plenty grand and quite enough work to set up and present.
Galiano and all:
I have to fess up that I have just completed reading the one link I sent you http://www.mytripjournal.com/philo5. Journal is a better term for sure! It was not what I was expecting as it is truly a journal and not so much a travel trip & tip report but it was very informative to me for a few reasons and I am glad I read it all. Actually I have read only their Tanzania logs so far and just scanned over the rest…I still have way too much to learn and prepare for my own first trip to Africa! It really could also have a “Safari Spoiler” Warning on it as it is VERY DETAILED-as a family journey should be.
As far as a first hand KiliWarrior review it certainly qualifies and was rather interesting because that was not the focus or the reason they were writing. Their focus was on their family but they had plenty of nice things to say about the KiliWarriors-kind of like the perfect dining experience with the Server being informative, animated and stealth all at the right times (I was a restaurant owner in my previous life).
One thing this journals detail brought to my mind since I am solo traveler is how much I will be relying on the KiliWarrior guide for not only expertise in finding the wildlife etc. but also to be an enjoyable companion and part of my experience! Now I know why the owner of the KiliWarriors keeps telling me he is going to match a guide to my personality…LOL and very scary-I am used to my sons analyzing my personality!
Protocol Question for Safari experienced:
In the journal the family mentioned giving out gifts (soccer balls, pens) to groups of children when they made cultural visits or when they just stopped the car and children gathered around. Should I be prepared for this? If so how? I do have some small gifts for the guide and cook but I only have 1 piece of luggage with needs to pack for 3 different styles of trips in one. I am sure there is not a Staples in Karatu for me to stock up before I head out on Safari-should I send myself a package ahead of time?
May 14th, 2006, 02:23 PM
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Check with your outfitter whether they support a particular school or organization. Preferrably in Arusha. This way you can drop off the goodie bag at the beginning of your trip. If not Arusha, ask what is the best way to get items that should, in all actuality, everywhere, be distributed by a teacher or administrator. It's a whole lot better than hoping you have enough for everyone when you don't know how many children there will be.
Staples, NO! But there are markets in Arusha where you can pick up supplies. If you're Stateside, a good place is a 99-cent store that has a wealth of items for this purpose. Or, again, inquire of your outfitter for suggestions and how-to!
Staples, NO! But there are markets in Arusha where you can pick up supplies. If you're Stateside, a good place is a 99-cent store that has a wealth of items for this purpose. Or, again, inquire of your outfitter for suggestions and how-to!
May 15th, 2006, 03:51 PM
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I was just curious at the randomness of the young family’s gift giving, and that they were prepared for it. The balloons also through me a little for environmental and safety reasons too. I am happy to participate in this random way if is proper protocol and if I can figure out a way to bring something.
My problem is I will only have one bag for 3 weeks of travel with 3 different style trips. My other bag is committed to carrying medicine and medical supplies for the organization the KiliWarriors support in the area. This will be distributed earlier in my trip before I am actually traveling with the KiliWarriors where I could perhaps have one of these random stops.
My problem is I will only have one bag for 3 weeks of travel with 3 different style trips. My other bag is committed to carrying medicine and medical supplies for the organization the KiliWarriors support in the area. This will be distributed earlier in my trip before I am actually traveling with the KiliWarriors where I could perhaps have one of these random stops.
May 15th, 2006, 05:49 PM
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Denbasking...Sandi has wise words. I could add that it is not "protocol" to visit a school and hand things out... just that a number of safari companies support schools in the areas they operate in on the basis of "giving something back". I 120% agree with Sandi that gifts would better be handed over to a teacher or administrator. I suspect she is being diplomatic with the reason that you might not have something for everyone.
People also take pens and stuff to hand out to kids who gather around tourists or along the side of the road. I believe I am not alone in being very uncomfortable with that.
People also take pens and stuff to hand out to kids who gather around tourists or along the side of the road. I believe I am not alone in being very uncomfortable with that.
May 16th, 2006, 04:49 AM
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denbasking,
Ask your airline if you are allowed to bring any extra luggage or boxed items for donation/charity and what the protocol would be. I have done this in the past @ n/c with prearranged permission from the airline.
Good luck;
Sherry
Ask your airline if you are allowed to bring any extra luggage or boxed items for donation/charity and what the protocol would be. I have done this in the past @ n/c with prearranged permission from the airline.
Good luck;
Sherry
May 16th, 2006, 05:15 AM
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I know we all want to be able to give back in some way. Some do this with donations of books, pads, pens, markets, maps, etc. for a school.
In your case, you're bringing medical supplies which is most generous and certainly needed.
However, with limited weight allowances, we can't do/bring everything. But, you may want to consider an additional cash donation for the purchase of mosquito nets.
Then, if during your trip you visit a school or learn what is needed, you can, upon return home, arrange to send a package direct to the school for distribution as they feel warranted.
In your case, you're bringing medical supplies which is most generous and certainly needed.
However, with limited weight allowances, we can't do/bring everything. But, you may want to consider an additional cash donation for the purchase of mosquito nets.
Then, if during your trip you visit a school or learn what is needed, you can, upon return home, arrange to send a package direct to the school for distribution as they feel warranted.
May 16th, 2006, 06:45 AM
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Kimburu says: “People also take pens and stuff to hand out to kids who gather around tourists or along the side of the road. I believe I am not alone in being very uncomfortable with that.”
Kimburu:
Perfect! Your comment simply and directly addresses the question I was so lamely attempting to articulate! I too am very uncomfortable with the thought of engaging this way on many levels. Obviously everything worked out fine for the young family just being spontaneous but the story triggered a memory that I had previously read about not passing things out in this manner. So as I said I had not been prepared for this and thanks for clarifying the protocol for side of the road stops for me and I now feel confident I will not be the only visitor not doing so!
Kimburu also says: “Sandi has wise words.”
Yes she does!
I want to thank you, Sandi, Patty, Cybor and many others for sharing your seasoned expertise on this forum. I had already made my Outfitter decisions before I discovered this forum but have learned much by devouring all the threads on East Africa. Your contributions and the time all of you commit to helping the novice and the not so novice traveler are truly GIFTS for us and Africa!
Great ideas Cybor and Sandi! Sandi I LOVE the idea of the nets, I saw a documentary as part of the Roll Back Malaria campaign on the importance of the nets and how they were availabile in these mini-kiosks but no one could afford them! http://www.rollbackmalaria.org/ (Great music at this site too)
Now I think I am ready to move over to the young psychologists thread as I have noticed there seem to be typical but various “Stages of Travel” ones mind goes though and I am now in the paralyzed stage. At first I was truly obsessing on everything I needed to do, Visa, shots etc., now I am numb and not doing anything I should be to be ready to leave in just 22 days or so! Hmm…I just realized the only thing I am doing is reading Fodors threads, maybe I need to head over to the addiction thread. But then again, could I be in the “Lions Den of Enablers” for Fodor addiction...
Kimburu:
Perfect! Your comment simply and directly addresses the question I was so lamely attempting to articulate! I too am very uncomfortable with the thought of engaging this way on many levels. Obviously everything worked out fine for the young family just being spontaneous but the story triggered a memory that I had previously read about not passing things out in this manner. So as I said I had not been prepared for this and thanks for clarifying the protocol for side of the road stops for me and I now feel confident I will not be the only visitor not doing so!
Kimburu also says: “Sandi has wise words.”
Yes she does!
I want to thank you, Sandi, Patty, Cybor and many others for sharing your seasoned expertise on this forum. I had already made my Outfitter decisions before I discovered this forum but have learned much by devouring all the threads on East Africa. Your contributions and the time all of you commit to helping the novice and the not so novice traveler are truly GIFTS for us and Africa!
Great ideas Cybor and Sandi! Sandi I LOVE the idea of the nets, I saw a documentary as part of the Roll Back Malaria campaign on the importance of the nets and how they were availabile in these mini-kiosks but no one could afford them! http://www.rollbackmalaria.org/ (Great music at this site too)
Now I think I am ready to move over to the young psychologists thread as I have noticed there seem to be typical but various “Stages of Travel” ones mind goes though and I am now in the paralyzed stage. At first I was truly obsessing on everything I needed to do, Visa, shots etc., now I am numb and not doing anything I should be to be ready to leave in just 22 days or so! Hmm…I just realized the only thing I am doing is reading Fodors threads, maybe I need to head over to the addiction thread. But then again, could I be in the “Lions Den of Enablers” for Fodor addiction...
May 16th, 2006, 11:08 AM
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When visiting a village at Lake Victoria last year, we inquired about what we could do for the community. As the words left my mouth, the lightbulb went off in my head and "mossie nets" was the answer. Though we had left most of our cash behind at camp, we gave all the cash we had (about $25-$40... don't recall exactly) in our pockets. Of course, we checked with our guide that the funds would go for what we wished, and were reassured that we were dealing with a very reputable representative of the community, handed over the funds. This guy was so appreciative when we mentioned we wanted this to go specifically for the purchase of mossie nets, he couldn't thank us enough. His comment was something like "manna (gift) from heaven."
Of everything we've brought or given away over the years, this was by far the best; a great feeling inside knowing we did the right thing. For me, this is where my future donations will go until this horrid disease is eliminated or an inoculation is found.
And I won't have to worry about weight limits.
Of everything we've brought or given away over the years, this was by far the best; a great feeling inside knowing we did the right thing. For me, this is where my future donations will go until this horrid disease is eliminated or an inoculation is found.
And I won't have to worry about weight limits.
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