http://www.exploreblogs.co.uk/2007/04/13/suggestions-on-west-africa-please/ Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:18:02 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.exploreblogs.co.uk/2007/04/13/suggestions-on-west-africa-please/comment-page-1/#comment-46 margaret morley Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:23:57 +0000 http://www.exploreblogs.co.uk/2007/04/13/suggestions-on-west-africa-please/#comment-46 Mali... one of the most inspiring trips I've been on (dec.06) and great tour leader. it was much 'easier' than anticipated; we dumped our mozzie nets, not necessary, but had plenty of deet. Take tons of anticeptic hand wipes; ''femi-wipes'' also good idea for women when no showers. individual gifts discouraged but stuff for schools and communities (old clothes etc) welcome and given as group gifts. We really liked the Explore philosophy in this respect. lots of walking in dirt/animal droppings so shoes better than sandals! You can't be disappointed with this trip if you are prepared...read the blurb! Don't really need maps but nice to see where one's going. Take crosswords/ travel games to play on long boat trip; our game went down a treat with one of the crew. Lots of interesting ''ethnic'' stuff to buy... or, if time, go to Bamako crafts market at end of trip. Mali… one of the most inspiring trips I’ve been on (dec.06) and great tour leader. it was much ‘easier’ than anticipated; we dumped our mozzie nets, not necessary, but had plenty of deet. Take tons of anticeptic hand wipes; ”femi-wipes” also good idea for women when no showers. individual gifts discouraged but stuff for schools and communities (old clothes etc) welcome and given as group gifts. We really liked the Explore philosophy in this respect. lots of walking in dirt/animal droppings so shoes better than sandals! You can’t be disappointed with this trip if you are prepared…read the blurb! Don’t really need maps but nice to see where one’s going. Take crosswords/ travel games to play on long boat trip; our game went down a treat with one of the crew. Lots of interesting ”ethnic” stuff to buy… or, if time, go to Bamako crafts market at end of trip.

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