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HELP And Support me Plan a MISSION Trip to Kenya

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greekcypriot	Apr 11 2010, 05:15 AM Post #1
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4290 Joined: 25-March 09 Member No.: 273790	Hi everyone living in Kenya or anybody who wants to give me information about my Mission Trip which is planned to be the first week of July this year! I am sick and tired of the kind of Trips and excursions I had in my life up to now, and I really need to experience the real World. I want to help as much as possible, live with the locals, work with them, and return soon if the trip is successful and create something good there. I am planning the trip to Kenya and want to travel the beginning of July. I have heard it is the best season. Do I need any vaccins? How dangerous is it with the Aids and Malaria there? What are the precautions I have to take? I am going to stay with a local family - me and my husband -. and even visit one or two countries in the round area. I plan to stay 3 weeks. Is somebody from Nairobi who reads this and wants to help us in a way, suggest things and help me plan this trip so that it will turn out to be a successful one? Of course is the family who is hosting us, but I really need more support. I mean any help will do. How easy is internet access? I place the questions here, and ANYONE who knows something can add. It does not need to be an expert for all the questions I place here. How safe is it to carry Euro with me, and what are the alternatives. What kind of clothes do I have to take with me. How about pills? (Asprins are the only medicine I take). Do I need pills for the possible diseases? Is it dangerous if I stay with locals in the Massai? I am told that we shall spend a couple of days there with an eniment family. Oh yes....What is the best and safest airlines flying there? Is the Emirates one of the best? How about Kenya airlines. Can somebody fly to the Seychelles from there and how far is it? Ok I think this is enough. Please help me plan this trip, and I want to see locals helping me as well. Thank you guys a lot. Popi -------------------- My LATEST BLOGS: Marmari, Vasa, and CYPRUS, the Unique Destination for Business and Holidays!!! The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine

greekcypriot	Apr 12 2010, 01:41 PM Post #2
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4290 Joined: 25-March 09 Member No.: 273790	HeY guys! I have noticed that 22 people have read my questions, and I wonder why there was not a single one who could answer some of my questions!! Indeed I am so surprised. NOT EVEN THE EXPERT FROM KENYA!! -------------------- My LATEST BLOGS: Marmari, Vasa, and CYPRUS, the Unique Destination for Business and Holidays!!! The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine

travelmonster	Apr 12 2010, 03:19 PM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	I don't really have answers to your questions I'm afraid, but here are some of my thoughts: I went to Kenya probably around 12 years ago and yes I did have vaccines, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, that sort of thing, but I don't know if the requirements have changed over the years. Internet access will depend on the area you are going to, although it will probably be available in most major towns/cities I guess, I'm actually amazed at where I've seen 'Internet' signs over the last few years. Clothing - skirts and trousers that come below the knee and tops that cover your shoulders are best. Hope you have fun planning your trip. -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

greekcypriot	Apr 12 2010, 11:40 PM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4290 Joined: 25-March 09 Member No.: 273790	Thanks Paula, Indeed it is fun collecting information. I want to leave back tourism as I used to do up to now, (at least for this trip). I am in for the real trip with a meaning. Not just comfort. I was inspired by many members out here. What makes me wonder though is the fact that nobody from the Kenyan page wrote anything as yet. -------------------- My LATEST BLOGS: Marmari, Vasa, and CYPRUS, the Unique Destination for Business and Holidays!!! The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine

travelmonster	Apr 13 2010, 01:32 PM Post #5
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	I think it's just because people aren't always around Popi, I'm sure if you email some of the more recent posters from Kenya someone will help you. -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

greekcypriot	Apr 13 2010, 01:48 PM Post #6
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4290 Joined: 25-March 09 Member No.: 273790	Thanks Paula, I know, I have even found some from another site. I got much helpful information. I am afraid I have to get a vaccin ....I am scared! funny but true. I am now searching for a cheap ticket. I wanted to fly with Lufthansa, but it take us up to Munich and then to Nairobi...Isn't it funny? I found one for 533 euros, Athens to Dubai, but I have to spend 5 hours in Dubai before it takes off. I think I will book for a couple of days in Dubai to see the city, and then fly there. I will see. I have to book early because July is the most popular month there. -------------------- My LATEST BLOGS: Marmari, Vasa, and CYPRUS, the Unique Destination for Business and Holidays!!! The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine

travelmonster	Apr 13 2010, 01:56 PM Post #7
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	I'm the biggest baby ever when it comes to needles, but the vaccines are nowhere near as bad as they used to be. Your arm may ache a bit the next day, but it's not too bad. -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

greekcypriot	Jun 7 2010, 06:22 AM Post #8
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4290 Joined: 25-March 09 Member No.: 273790	Thanks I have already made arrangements, and the vaccine. I am not interested at all on safari with travel agencies I am very sorry. It will be a Mission Trip and we shall have the safari trips with locals as you mentioned which is the best. Thanks anyway. Popi -------------------- My LATEST BLOGS: Marmari, Vasa, and CYPRUS, the Unique Destination for Business and Holidays!!! The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine

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