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Adventures Afloat: Africa’s West Coast: A Grand Voyage from South Africa to Senegal

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Camille Terracciano Mar 11, 2013 at 08:08 PM

The Final Info packet says we should bring waterproof pants. Where does one buy such an article. Are they really necessary?
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Helen Sternheim Mar 11, 2013 at 08:20 PM

A sporting goods store, LLBean. I have no idea if you need them.
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Judith Hayes Mar 13, 2013 at 01:18 PM

I have waterproof pants from a cruise to Antarctica. Zodiac landings can be wet. Our ship has been used for polar trips in the past. I cannot imagine exploring tropical sites wearing Wellingtons and waterproof pants. I'm bringing Teva's and hope my pants don't get too wet.


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Camille Terracciano Mar 06, 2013 at 11:27 AM

I live in Tinton Falls, NJ. Does anyone live near enough so we can share a cab to Newark Airport 3/31?
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Michael Shapiro Mar 06, 2013 at 06:24 PM

Sorry - we live in DC and are leaving from Dulles Airport.
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Judith Hayes Mar 07, 2013 at 06:27 PM

Sorry-I'm flying out of San Francisco.


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Judith Hayes Feb 19, 2013 at 08:22 PM

Just had my appointment today with the International Traveler's Health Clinic in San Ramon, CA. I already have valid yellow fever, Hep A and Hep B, polio, influenza, and pneumonia. I got a typhoid shot and a TP (since CA has had an outbreak of whooping cough). We decided that since this is a cruise and we won't be spending much time with the local populations that meningitis probably not necessary. I got prescriptions for Cipro (precautionary) and Doxycycline (malaria).
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Judy Walsh Feb 28, 2013 at 08:26 AM

This is Judy from Annapolis. I do always have the typhoid protection current but do the four pills (live virus so must be refrigerated) as they are coverage for 5 years versus 2 years for the shot. Starting to think about our cruise again...have all the shots from a recent trip to Laos and Myanmar in December. Will be on a RS trip to Nicaragua before we depart for Africa. As for malaria, I have done Larium, Malarone and Doxycycline over the years. Malarone or Doxycycline are both fine...avoid Larium if they even still prescribe it. Cipro a good idea...it even calmed an ugly unknown bug bite while rafting in Nepal (no road access). This will be my seventh trip to Africa but first to West Coast other than South Africa and Namibia. Excited!
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Michael Shapiro Mar 05, 2013 at 08:58 PM

Thanks, Judy. Very helpful info. I've had all my shots, except meningitis, and I decided to take it, based on the advice of a travel expert who looked at the map. My husband's not getting it. One more Hep B shot closer to departure and I'm set. Since you're from Annapolis, and we're in DC, do you have any desire to say hello voice to voice? If so, my cell is 202 365 8114, and I'm around from 11 am to 9 pm on and off. After that, it's TV time with the husband! Livvie Mellan Shapiro


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Michael Shapiro Feb 10, 2013 at 03:00 PM

Still hoping folks will weigh in on whether you're getting typhoid shot, Hep B, meningitis and polio. I already got yellow fever, and Hep A. Other 4 is recommended by our travel expert. Thanks for telling me what you're doing. Livvie (and Michael Shapiro)
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Les & Carol Feb 10, 2013 at 05:24 PM

I've been away from this web site for a while and havent' checked for messages. We've only gotten yellow fever shots but want to get and am having trouble getting a prescription for malaria pills.
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Michael Shapiro Feb 06, 2013 at 05:10 PM

Hi from Livvie Mellan Shapiro again.. Hi Judy in California. As I wrote recently, I'm a nature wimp who lives in Washington, DC. My husband found this trip, and though I'm excited, I'm also terrified. Just got my yellow fever shot and Hep A 2nd shot today. Is everyone getting typhoid, Hep B, meningitis and polio vaccines, as our travel nurse recommended?
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Judith Hayes Feb 09, 2013 at 12:15 AM

Hi Livvie. Sent a personal email to you yesterday. I'm gathering hot weather pants and shoes.
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Michael Shapiro Feb 10, 2013 at 02:59 PM

Hi Judy, My private email is moneyharmony@cs.com - so if you sent me a private message, can you send it again? Thanks so much.


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Judith Hayes Oct 11, 2012 at 05:17 PM

Greetings, Les & Carol and Judy. I too have signed up for the cruise and the pre-trip safari. The only country on the trip that I have been to before is Senegal. If the rest of the countries turn out to be anything like it, it's going to be a fascinating trip. Judy in California.


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Les & Carol Aug 24, 2012 at 03:47 PM

Has anyone else signed up for this excursion yet?

Les & Carol in Florida
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Judy Walsh Sep 04, 2012 at 06:23 PM

I have booked the cruise and pre-trip safari...Judy in Annapolis
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Les & Carol Sep 05, 2012 at 03:36 PM

Hello, Judy We're glad to get a response. We didn't know if no one else had signed up or if no one had bothered to check out the discussion board. We're very much looking forward to this trip. All the countries are new to us. Normally we take cruises, but cruise ships just don't go to southwest Africa. Tourism hasn't gotten to that part of the world. This is our second safari - The first was in Kenya and Tanzania. It's an interesting experience. Les & Carol
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Kirsten Loumeau Mar 10, 2013 at 07:38 PM

Hello, I am Kirsten Loumeau from Lakewood, Ca. I have taken all the recommended shots, however most of them I have taken before.
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Kirsten Loumeau Mar 10, 2013 at 07:40 PM

Just as important are DDT impregnated clothing, long pants and sleves to protect from bug bites.
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Kirsten Loumeau Mar 10, 2013 at 07:40 PM

Just as important are DDT impregnated clothing, long pants and sleves to protect from bug bites.
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Kirsten Loumeau Mar 10, 2013 at 07:40 PM

Just as important are DDT impregnated clothing, long pants and sleves to protect from bug bites.
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Kirsten Loumeau Mar 10, 2013 at 07:40 PM

Just as important are DDT impregnated clothing, long pants and sleves to protect from bug bites.


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