Frank in Africa ‘08

My Packmule wanted a sugar cube for all it has to carry, I told it to shut up and quit whining or I’ll trade it for a Camel. there is probably stuff missing from these lists, I don’t know if lists make good blog posts, I guess if any of my ever go on a long trip it could be useful, any suggestions would be welcome:

Medication:

• Malaria Pills (Malarone)
• ORS
• Diahrrea supressor
• Aspirin
• Vitamins

I really wonder how bad those Malaria pills are, they kill parasites in your body so they’re hardcore poison. They don’t eat any veggies in a Africa so vitamin pills should be a good idea, I got the extra strong ones with 400% of the daily amount.

Toiletry:

• Toothbrush + Toothpaste
• Dental Floss
• Comb
• Hairgel
• Q-Tips
• Scissors
• Razor + Blades
• Shampoo

The usual stuff, nothing special, since I didn’t have time to go to the dentist im taking no chances, I’m gonna be flossing my teeth, once or twice =). I bought a bottle of beer shampoo, it’s the best.

First Aid:

• Bandages (different types)
• Disposable gloves
• Medical Needles
• Pocket Knife
• Scissors
• Disinfectants
• …other stuff that came with the kit

Its great that I have a first aid kit, but I don’t really know how to use it, it’s going to be interesting. I got a MacGyver pocket knife (swiss army knife), so I can play Doctor and Long hair Spy / Hero at the same time, awesome!

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