Clean underwear is important for any trip,
but if you’re traveling to rural Africa,
don’t forget:
1. Jolly Ranchers: I hate them. But by Week Three, my American taste buds devoured half a bag. Out there, you’ll wish for a bite of familiar.
2. Body wipes: No electricity means showering quickly in the dark with a bucket of cold water. A body-wipe-wipe-down is a spa retreat.
3. Rain boots: It downpours with raindrops you swear are bullets. And everything is dirt. Dirt plus rain makes mud. Bring boots.
4. Pen and paper: I don’t give a shit if you’re “not a writer.” You’ll see generous smiles and shocking poverty. You will want to remember once you leave.
5. Wonder: Do you know how many stars there are? You’ll find out in Uganda. You’ll also find out how to behead a chicken and eat fresh jackfruit.
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