Today, I brought some stuff for Ghana. I now am the proud owner of an impregnated mosquito net, three bottles of mosquito spray, bite cream, an "adventure" first aid kit, a padlock, some sun cream bargains from Boots and a razor. I also collected my malaria tablets from the doctors. Last week I purchased a whole load of linen stuff and strappy things, and the other day I riffled through my draws to identify t-shirts that have the potential to not only cover my shoulders (either from sunburn or to prevent cultural mishaps, you decide!) but also that can be rolled into the smallest ball imaginable to fit into my rucksack! In fact, I should have started this blog with the statement "today, I finishing buying stuff for Ghana" but this brings with it fears of forgotten necessities, money unspent and the flashing neon sign currently hanging over my head that says Not Long Now!
I still have no idea how I plan on winning the packing battle. It is malaria that is the problem point! When I have finished putting in the mosquito net, the mozzie spray, the bite relief stuff and the anti malarials I doubt I will have much room for my sleeping bag and the essential linens and strappy things mentioned previously, let alone the "smart stuff" I have been advised to bring - should I take a paid of heels? Or just pack more tops!
AND don't get me started on my books... or photos, or my camera, journal, toiletries or tons of those little bubble things that were left over from work that I thought would be a nice thing to take for the kids...
OH, I've just remembered I have yet to replace my broken sunglasses.
AND, and I forgot to buy sudocrem from Boots ... and paracetamol ... and diarrhea tablets (although part of me thinks I am tempting fate by mentioning these and I reaaally don't want to get sunburn/headaches/diarrhea (lovely))
AND, I haven't got a wash kit type thing yet as the one in the shop was too expensive and I already had a small pile growing on the shop counter... hmmm...
OH, I also meant to get hand cream.
Okay, so I am clearly not done quite yet!
10 days :)
Sal xxx
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