Gary shared his extensive packing list. On it are over 80 items divided into multiple categories. By far, the largest category are for our medical needs. As Gary's fond of reminding me, there won't be a drugstore around the corner so we need to be prepared with both Ex-Lax and Immodium. The airlines limit us to 50 lbs., which includes our personal tools.
I already have most of the items but will need to purchase a few more. Because malaria is still fairly common in Africa, mosquitoes are a great concern. Besides repellent, we'll need to bring our own mosquito nets. Since we'll be working out in the sun at about 4,000 ft. above sea level, we'll need to have sunglasses and a brimmed hat (the challenge is finding out that fits my fat head!). The good news is that there's now bottled water in the country so we'll be buying several cases while we're in Douala, one of the largest cities in the country where our plane will land.
Yesterday, I got a pair of good work/hiking boots. We wanted to get it early so I have time to break it in.
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