Things to Buy Tomorrow: Hand Soap, Floss, Malaria Pills.

Yay South Africa!

On Sunday, I will board a plane to South Africa for a two week safari!! I know virtually nothing about South Africa, so today I started to do some research. This research was done online, so please excuse me if it is completely inaccurate and stupid:

I've learned that malaria pills are recommended, (especially for me...asshole moustiques...) and that they apparently come with lovely side effects that make you feel like you have malaria. So "take them at night so you don't ruin your safari."

I've also learned that it is recommended to wear khaki and green colored clothing...not bright colors, (which is mostly all I own.) And camouflage clothing is illegal in some places in Africa because it is worn by local soldiers (still can't find if this means South Africa...? either way, not risking it...) Of course I learned all of this after I started to set aside my clothes....

Things we will be doing:
Flying into Johannesburg
Staying at Hamilton Parks for elephant rides and hot air balloons
Kruger Park for a week, (where you see all the animals!)
Sun City (the casino where I plan to win a million dollars!*)
Lion's Park, (where you get to play with baby lions!)

*I would like to officially state that I will totally take a million in dollars or rand, the South African currency, even though one dollar equals 7.5 rand.

Rand

Then I started looking at example packing lists. In general, they are helpful, though I am disturbed by the fact that one "don't bring" list included illegal drugs. Really? Ok. Gotta note that. Do not bring illegal drugs. Check.

	Clothing:		Other Items:
	2 short sleeved khaki shirts		Flashlight
	2 long sleeved khaki shirts		Pocket knife
	2 turtlenecks or polo necks		2 pairs of sunglasses
	2 pairs khaki shorts		A small back pack
	2 pairs long khaki trousers		Plenty of Sunscreen
	A couple of T-shirts (no bright colours)		Lip balm / chapstick
	A cap or hat		Binoculars (8x40)
	A warm woolen cap (beanie)		Diary
	A pair of warm gloves		Hair dryer & Gas curling tongs for ladies (optional)
	1 or 2 sets of thermal underwear (just in case)		International plug set (Africa uses 220-240Volt)
	Warm socks		Malaria tablets (as prescribed by your MD if required)
	1 pair comfortable house shoes		Insect repellent
	1 pair comfortable tennis shoes / running shoes		Tick repellent (preferably containing DEET)
	1 pair of ankle high boots		Belt and ammunition pouch
	Warm nightwear		Ammunition as discussed
	1 or 2 warm jackets (down)		Reading material
	1 warm sweater		Clock (optional)
	1 raincoat / waterproof jacket		Any personal medication
	Sweatsuit or jeans for evenings		Camera equipment (We recommend a 400mm standard and wide angle lens, flash, spare batteries, camera bag)
	Swimsuit (optional)
	1 smart/casual outfit (if required)

Four more days!!!!!