My tentative plan
So, assuming I can pull off the day care for Mom while I'm gone, and get all my paperwork in order on Monday, I'm going to put up a donation button. Erik, my hero, (swoon) has already volunteered miles to cover my ticket, but there will still be other expenses- Mom's day care, food while on the way (it's a two day process to get there because of the connections), shots, medications, etc. I also plan to purchase all-new personal medical equipment (stethoscope, BP cuff, thermometer, shears, gait belt etc.) to bring with me because once I've had the stuff in use down there, I don't want to bring it back here because goodness only knows what it would be carrying. I'll donate it to a local medical professional or clinic when I leave. If I happen to raise more than needed for my own expenses, I'll see if it can be used to add more people to the team- I'm sure that there are people who are willing and able to go who couldn't afford their own ticket. If not, I'll pass it through to a relief agency working there- probably Red Cross. I wish I were a 501 c(3) so I could get people tax write offs.
Has anyone on my f-list traveled to Haiti during this time of year? I'm given to understand that it wil be the rainy season- that it will rain for about an hour and a half every day, about an inch of rain. I'm thinking that I might get my hair microbraided before I leave and pony it to keep it cleaner, cooler, and out of the way. I'm also wondering what appropriate footwear would be. I'm considering picking up a pair of Red Wing boots and lightweight wool socks (which breathe and dry out better than cotton). Can anyone offer advice in dealing with that sort of environment?
Has anyone on my f-list traveled to Haiti during this time of year? I'm given to understand that it wil be the rainy season- that it will rain for about an hour and a half every day, about an inch of rain. I'm thinking that I might get my hair microbraided before I leave and pony it to keep it cleaner, cooler, and out of the way. I'm also wondering what appropriate footwear would be. I'm considering picking up a pair of Red Wing boots and lightweight wool socks (which breathe and dry out better than cotton). Can anyone offer advice in dealing with that sort of environment?