6/6/2016. Kenya Logistics. July Preview Itinerary

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2 Airline and Baggage Requirements Flights are a KLM ticket Royal Dutch Airlines Operating with Delta for the domestic leg That means we ll check in at the Delta counter at PHX Sky Harbor All flight legs Two checked bags up to 50 lbs each (one for your personal stuff, one filled with donations) Carry-on and personal item totaling 26 lbs. Shots and Vaccinations All are recommended, nothing required. Visit cdc.gov/travel for recommendations and purposes of each shot. Normally what people get: Tetanus booster, Hep A, Hep B, Typhoid, Yellow Fever Malaria Pills up to you (not wet season means fewer mosquitos) Travel Clinics we recommend World Travel Health Passport Health USA Bring Yellow Vaccination Card with your passport if you have one. Mosquito spray for your clothes you can spray before you go: Permethrin 2

What to Pack In Your Carry-On You will overnight in Amsterdam with just your carry-on 26 lbs total carried on with you Prescribed medication/necessary toiletries Passport and ID and yellow

3 What to Pack In Your Carry-On You will overnight in Amsterdam with just your carry-on 26 lbs total carried on with you Prescribed medication/necessary toiletries Passport and ID and yellow vaccination card This carry-on can/should also be what you take on Safari. Full List on page 13 of your Mission Trip Playbook Special things to pack for Kenya Electric Plug adaptor TYPE G Voltage converter needs to handle Volts Know the electronics you re bringing and what voltage they need We will have these for you at Meeting 3 you ll return them to us after the trip. Snacks/supplements 3

4 Donations we ll take Projects supplies Medical supplies Soccer equipment Kids crafts/supplies Solar Lanterns for home visits Gift packets for sponsored kiddos from CCV people Your second large checked bag at 50lbs will be full of these donations bring a second suitcase (yours or donated) to the final meeting on 7/17 for packing!) $$$$ Money is a Euro for Amsterdam and Kenyan Shilling for Kenya Exchanging money Euros and Shillings At your bank before you go, at Meeting 4, at airport, at Methodist Guesthouse Use of credit cards/chips Don t plan to use your CC in Kenya, in Europe sometimes they ll only accept CC with a microchip. 4

5 $$$$ Cash on hand recommend $150 to $200 minimum Food on travel days to Amsterdam and all the way home Amsterdam tourist entry fees and train ticket (15-30 Euro each) Amsterdam 3 meals (Average 5-12 Euro per meal) Nairobi incidentals taxis, drinks, snacks, souvenirs Safari incidentals drinks, snacks, souvenirs What to Wear - Clothes For Work/Projects during the week - 6 days Long pants, short sleeves okay (no tank tops), light jacket Provided T-shirts for the team For church 1 day Men Long pants, long sleeved shirts Women Long skirts, long sleeves, scarf/shawl For Travel 3 days remember when you dress for travel to Nairobi, you ll need to be dressed appropriately to land in Nairobi (Cover the knees, no tank tops). Safari 2 days - Long pants, light jacket, bandana 5

6 Church Example Work day Example Safari Example What to Wear - Shoes SLUM SHOES: Only for working in the slum different pair of shoes you ll take off when you get to the hotel and leave in Nairobi at the end of the week. Non-Slum SHOES: Only for at the Guesthouse, travel, and safari different pair of shoes you don t wear to the slum 6

Where we re staying Amsterdam Holiday Inn Express Sloterdijk Station Free Wifi, Coffee/Tea, Continental Breakfast Nairobi Methodist Guesthouse and Conference Center www.methodistguesthouse.

7 Where we re staying Amsterdam Holiday Inn Express Sloterdijk Station Free Wifi, Coffee/Tea, Continental Breakfast Nairobi Methodist Guesthouse and Conference Center We ll eat breakfast and dinner here each day Cats. Taxis. Wifi. Nightly team gathering. Drinks are separate charge. Turkana Team: Stegra Guesthouse in Lodwar (breakfast and dinner, Wifi is iffy) Safari Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge Wifi and meals provided, drinks extra charge, tips extra Getting to Kenya Time Change Kenya is 10 hours ahead of us Right now, 2pm in PHX, it s midnight tonight Travel Health Stretch and move around on the plane as much as possible! Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Other travel tips 7

8 Cell/Wifi If you want to use your cell phone, call your provider and get international service package. Make sure Kenya is included. Know how to turn Cellular OFF on your phone. Wifi at the Guesthouse in Nairobi is spotty (TIA) Consider unplugging for the week. Communications Social media use Main way for families to keep track of their students. #CCVKenya2016 Apps to use to communicate on Wifi with home 8

In Kenya We ll have plenty of bottled water provided Weather will be in the 70 s in

(slightly warmer in Amsterdam and Turkana) Shopping Maasai Market, Java House, MOHI

Buddy System at all times (4+ with a male) Register with the US Embassy/SMART Traveler

follow instructions No wandering off alone CCV will take out a MEDICAL INSURANCE

9 In Kenya We ll have plenty of bottled water provided Weather will be in the 70 s in the day and 50 s at night. (slightly warmer in Amsterdam and Turkana) Shopping Maasai Market, Java House, MOHI gift shop Meals/Tea Time Safety and Security and Medical Our Security team will be Matt Ralston and Steve Heenan. We ll keep your passport and give you a color copy while in country. Buddy System at all times (4+ with a male) Register with the US Embassy/SMART Traveler program (leaders will be, optional for participants) Respect leadership at all times; follow instructions No wandering off alone CCV will take out a MEDICAL INSURANCE policy for each participant that will cover medical expenses should they occur on the trip. If your family needs to get a hold of you and can t, they can call Lisa Horner at CCV and she ll contact the team in Kenya

10 Money Updates Continue Fundraising. Turn in Cash/Check at meetings or to the main office or Info Center on the weekend (to Attn: Lisa Horner) Total Due by 6/15 Donors can continue to give at Donate to a Trip at ccv.church/missions START COLLECTING and bring to church Old full size Suitcases we can leave in Kenya (only ones with WHEELS) 10

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