MarthaR

Thanks Julie, Yeah my husband is going to need some new stuff. I think I'm pretty set. (I've been on several shopping sprees lately.) I'm not sure exactly what the weather will be like since it will be early Spring there. I'll just pack for any eventuality. "Dress in layers" is my motto.
Martha

julienk

make that "dry weave" shirts. And a good selection of hats. first hat I brought home said" Unit-sex_" in it. If that was not bad enough for his macho image, our hippy-era neighbor woman has the same hat. Needless to say, it was returned for a more appropriate style. However, I misjudged his brain capacity and the hat I brought home sunk done to his eyes. I will be going back again.
Now, I know you are wondering why he isn't doing his own shopping. Me to!!!!!

MarthaR

Julie-if it really said "Unit-sex" in the hat my husband would have kept it if it fell to his shoulders! (hee hee) As to your husband doing his own shopping-he's a man isn't he? And that's why he got married isn't it?

julienk

ooops! My proof reading failed but love your humorous take on it.

MarthaR

Julie,
I always seem to notice stuff like that and usually have some kind of smart-aleck comment on it!
Martha

MarthaR

Julie,
Have you seen the new website layout for Zulu Nyala? It has much better info and pictures of the reserve now. And lots of information on the side trips. We have less than a month before we leave! I'm so excited!
Martha

julienk

I will take a look at it. Too bad we are not going to cross paths. Do you live in the SEattle area? Many people who go to ZN seem to live here

MarthaR

julie,
I do live in the Seattle area! Just across the sound in Kitsap County. Do you? We actually bought our trip at a high school band auction. We sold 3 trips that night (2006) and the next year sold several more. So there are quite a few people from my area that will be going soon.

My husband and I were just going over our lists this morning and deciding what we still need to get. I can't believe we are going so soon!

Martha

okapigirl

You will love ZN. If you try NOW you may be able to reserve a day visit to Phinda for Lion viewing. The closest I came to seeing a Leopard at ZN is a fresh print and droppings but it sounds like I saw more here than most at Phinda. Also saw a Black Rhino at ZN. This is a lifetime opportunity as they are rare. Just purchased my next trip to ZN yesterday. I prefer Wilderness Safari for a truly private and intimate experience but having said that when you can get an inexpensive safari trip ZN is a true value! Take a good camera-I got some of my best African photos ever at ZN! You won't need many clothes in November-khaki shorts or capri's,tanks or sleeveless with shirt over(treat yourself to safari shirts from lodges gift shops). Wear comfortable sandals or walking shoes and a khaki hat. Bring a swimsuit-the pool is nice and you might want a mid day dip. Be sure and shop at the Cultural Village nearby. Prices are great(trust me-I'm a shopper)but beware the MADE IN CHINA or INDIA tags on some items-and have it all shipped home-it arrives in great condition in 2-3 weeks.

julienk

Okapigirl....Great info. Thanks. I will email them right away about reserving a Phinda day trip.
Did you need any warmer clothes for the morning drives? What about evening temps?
Martha....I live in Issaquah. If you are going to be coming into Seattle in the near future, let me know and we could meet for coffee and compare packing lists.

okapigirl

Bring a light jacket for mornings. You walk to the restaurant so a light cover for night if bare shouldered. Pashminas are perfect. A small flashlight helps spot night critters. They are more used to us than we are of them! Remember to bring a camera to dinner and a little tip money for the Zulu dancers in case they drop by.

julienk

Thank you for the advice. But unless I get more exercise for my upper under arm flaps, bare shoulders won't be a problem.
Were mosquitos an issue there?

okapigirl

Yes they were. Living in Houston I have a lot of experience with mosquitos. I used the bug patches. You can find them online. They are B vitamin patches that worked wonderfully for me and my mom(used 2)while others had problems. Keep bugs out of your room with the products provided by ZN.

julienk

I would not have known about the patches....thanks. I have repellant wipes, a specially made bug repellant soap & Avon Skin so Soft. I know Vit B repels bugs but didn't know it came in a patch.
FOr the most part mosquitos ignore me. Hopefully that pattern continues.

MarthaR

Julie,
I don't expect to be in Seattle before my trip but maybe after we could get together and I could give a trip report.
Martha

MarthaR

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