My flights:
January 6, 2009: Phoenix-Baltimore 7:05am-3:18pm
January 8, 2009: Washington DC-Amsterdam 6:00pm-7:30am
January 9, 2009: Amsterdam-Entebbe 11:00am-9:00pm
Coming Home: Entebbe-Amsterdam 10:20pm-5:50am (May 5/6th)
Amsterdam-Washington DC 10:55am-1:35p (May 6th)
Washington Dulles-Chicago Midway 5:40p-6:45p (May 6th)
Chicago Midway-Phoenix 8:55p-10:45p (May 6th)
So my flight time is over 24 hours each way, not including the probably around 4 hour flight back to Phoenix and a minimum 4 hour layover in DC. The actual flight time may be a little less, because the arrival/departure times are in local times and there's an 8 hour time difference from DC to Uganda. But even knocking off those hours, it's gonna be close to 16 hours flying. Fun, huh?
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
My Packing List
What to Bring
-USP Information Guide
-Backpack/small bag to use for weekend/day trips; large purse/beach bag
-Bible, devotional book, journal
-5-subject notebook
-textbooks: Compassion, The Poisonwood Bible, Primal Vision, and Mere Discipleship
-scissors
-masking tape and duct tape
-basic sewing kit (needles, thread, pins, seam ripper)
-headlamp/small flashlight; crank flashlight recommended
-Camera and batteries (Lithium)
-keychain LED light
-flash drive
-LAPTOP
-wireless capability, working/long-lasting battery, up to date virus protection, Microsoft Word
-Check power cord: Input 100-240V is OK; 100-120V – need to buy a converter
-Small gifts (unique items – with insignia of home state, something I made)
-Photo album (12-24 pages) and extras to give to host family and other friends
-750 mL water bottle (Nalgene)
-any medications (for stomach, cold, painkillers, etc)
-Toiletry/cleaning supplies:
-travel-size toiletries as well as regulars
-not too much sunscreen/insect repellent
-stain stick
-hand sanitizer
-anti-itch cream
-TAMPONS
-contacts, solution, extra glasses, copy of prescription
-soap dish
-any/all hair products (pony tails, headbands, bobby pins, hairspray, etc.)
-Febreeze
-Downy Wrinkle Release
-Clothing:
-Protection from sun (hats?)
-4 skirts (knee-length or longer)
-2 dresses (knee-length or longer, cover shoulders)
-4-6 tops/blouses
-3-4 casual tops (2 collared, 2 t-shirts)
-1 pair shorts
-1 pair nice jeans
-1 pair nice slacks
-athletic wear (t-shirt, sports bra, athletic capris/pants)
-2 pairs comfortable, versatile sandals (1 pair Teva/Chaco and 1 pair nicer/leather)
-1-2 pairs tennis shoes/hiking shoes or boots
-1 pair nice, closed toed shoes to go with skirts
-1 long-sleeved t-shirt
-1 sweatshirt or fleece
-1 nice sweater or cardigan (to wear with church/class clothes)
-underwear
-bathing suit and board shorts
-2 versatile slips (1 shorts slip)
-nice jewelry
-long, modest nightgown
-pajama shirt and pants
-1 rain jacket
Dress Code: loose fitting clothing, cover knees at all times; dress professionally
General: African or western dresses, or blouses with skirt or formal trousers (no jeans). Blouses should cover the shoulders; skirts should be knee-length or below. Formal trousers should be belted at the waist and extending to the ankles.
Formal: Formal attire, which includes African or western suits for men and women or busutis and other cultural dress, is appropriate for Sunday worship and for other formal occasions in the University calendar, e.g., graduation, induction, special assemblies with dignitaries. Student leaders should dress formally when representing the student body at official meetings or events. Formal attire may be worn in class or in the library at any time.
Casual: Students and staff may wear informal attire – e.g., T-shirts, sleeveless blouses, jeans, capris and sports caps – either in residence and dining halls or outside so long as this attire confirms to the General Guidelines. They will be permitted to wear casual attire in the library, classroom and halls all evenings and Saturdays
USP Dress Expectations
Normal Dress (class, church, other daily functions-this is the default level of dress for USP -- think young business intern or chic teacher attire): skirts that cover the knees when walking/standing; dressy/trendy, modest top; loose, light dressy slacks; dresses (especially for church/more formal occasions); comfortable dressy shoes/sandals. As long as they are dressy, pants.
What not to wear: sleeveless tops, Capri pants, tops that do not always cover stomach/midriff; jeans, shorts, plastic or casual flip-flops.
Casual Dress (travel, around campus on weekends, plane trip): Capri’s, nice pants or jeans, nice t-shirts or other tops.
What not to wear: Plastic flip-flops are used as shower shoes here and when worn in public are considered rude. If you bring a pair of flip-flop style sandals, be sure that they are nicer than a solid color, plastic, or foam type. For women, make sure that your pants are not tight.
In your dorm only: t-shirts (long, short sleeve), tank-tops, sweatpants or shorts, flip-flops, slippers.
Athletic Events: loose-fitting athletic pants or Capris, t-shirts, tennis shoes and sports bra. Basketball or board shorts to wear with your swimsuit.
Tips:
-White can look very nice, but it easily stains and is more difficult to wash. -Solid colors that mix & match well rather than items that only go with 1 other thing
-If material wrinkles easily, realize that ironing will be needed because a non-wrinkled appearance is essential. If you prefer less hassle, bring clothing less prone to wrinkle.
-Stains will need much ‘elbow-grease,’ avoid fabrics that stain easily (i.e. 100% cotton).
-Shoes that can be easily cleaned or that repel dirt.
-Quick drying materials are recommended.
-No matter what you bring (assuming it meets the standards of appropriate dress), you will soon adapt to a limited wardrobe and washing by hand.
-One formal cocktail dress for wedding or other formal event. You could also just plan to have something made from African fabric early in the semester.
-Bring matching suits (Women mainly wear skirt suits, but pant suits are acceptable)
-USP Information Guide
-Backpack/small bag to use for weekend/day trips; large purse/beach bag
-Bible, devotional book, journal
-5-subject notebook
-textbooks: Compassion, The Poisonwood Bible, Primal Vision, and Mere Discipleship
-scissors
-masking tape and duct tape
-basic sewing kit (needles, thread, pins, seam ripper)
-headlamp/small flashlight; crank flashlight recommended
-Camera and batteries (Lithium)
-keychain LED light
-flash drive
-LAPTOP
-wireless capability, working/long-lasting battery, up to date virus protection, Microsoft Word
-Check power cord: Input 100-240V is OK; 100-120V – need to buy a converter
-Small gifts (unique items – with insignia of home state, something I made)
-Photo album (12-24 pages) and extras to give to host family and other friends
-750 mL water bottle (Nalgene)
-any medications (for stomach, cold, painkillers, etc)
-Toiletry/cleaning supplies:
-travel-size toiletries as well as regulars
-not too much sunscreen/insect repellent
-stain stick
-hand sanitizer
-anti-itch cream
-TAMPONS
-contacts, solution, extra glasses, copy of prescription
-soap dish
-any/all hair products (pony tails, headbands, bobby pins, hairspray, etc.)
-Febreeze
-Downy Wrinkle Release
-Clothing:
-Protection from sun (hats?)
-4 skirts (knee-length or longer)
-2 dresses (knee-length or longer, cover shoulders)
-4-6 tops/blouses
-3-4 casual tops (2 collared, 2 t-shirts)
-1 pair shorts
-1 pair nice jeans
-1 pair nice slacks
-athletic wear (t-shirt, sports bra, athletic capris/pants)
-2 pairs comfortable, versatile sandals (1 pair Teva/Chaco and 1 pair nicer/leather)
-1-2 pairs tennis shoes/hiking shoes or boots
-1 pair nice, closed toed shoes to go with skirts
-1 long-sleeved t-shirt
-1 sweatshirt or fleece
-1 nice sweater or cardigan (to wear with church/class clothes)
-underwear
-bathing suit and board shorts
-2 versatile slips (1 shorts slip)
-nice jewelry
-long, modest nightgown
-pajama shirt and pants
-1 rain jacket
Dress Code: loose fitting clothing, cover knees at all times; dress professionally
General: African or western dresses, or blouses with skirt or formal trousers (no jeans). Blouses should cover the shoulders; skirts should be knee-length or below. Formal trousers should be belted at the waist and extending to the ankles.
Formal: Formal attire, which includes African or western suits for men and women or busutis and other cultural dress, is appropriate for Sunday worship and for other formal occasions in the University calendar, e.g., graduation, induction, special assemblies with dignitaries. Student leaders should dress formally when representing the student body at official meetings or events. Formal attire may be worn in class or in the library at any time.
Casual: Students and staff may wear informal attire – e.g., T-shirts, sleeveless blouses, jeans, capris and sports caps – either in residence and dining halls or outside so long as this attire confirms to the General Guidelines. They will be permitted to wear casual attire in the library, classroom and halls all evenings and Saturdays
USP Dress Expectations
Normal Dress (class, church, other daily functions-this is the default level of dress for USP -- think young business intern or chic teacher attire): skirts that cover the knees when walking/standing; dressy/trendy, modest top; loose, light dressy slacks; dresses (especially for church/more formal occasions); comfortable dressy shoes/sandals. As long as they are dressy, pants.
What not to wear: sleeveless tops, Capri pants, tops that do not always cover stomach/midriff; jeans, shorts, plastic or casual flip-flops.
Casual Dress (travel, around campus on weekends, plane trip): Capri’s, nice pants or jeans, nice t-shirts or other tops.
What not to wear: Plastic flip-flops are used as shower shoes here and when worn in public are considered rude. If you bring a pair of flip-flop style sandals, be sure that they are nicer than a solid color, plastic, or foam type. For women, make sure that your pants are not tight.
In your dorm only: t-shirts (long, short sleeve), tank-tops, sweatpants or shorts, flip-flops, slippers.
Athletic Events: loose-fitting athletic pants or Capris, t-shirts, tennis shoes and sports bra. Basketball or board shorts to wear with your swimsuit.
Tips:
-White can look very nice, but it easily stains and is more difficult to wash. -Solid colors that mix & match well rather than items that only go with 1 other thing
-If material wrinkles easily, realize that ironing will be needed because a non-wrinkled appearance is essential. If you prefer less hassle, bring clothing less prone to wrinkle.
-Stains will need much ‘elbow-grease,’ avoid fabrics that stain easily (i.e. 100% cotton).
-Shoes that can be easily cleaned or that repel dirt.
-Quick drying materials are recommended.
-No matter what you bring (assuming it meets the standards of appropriate dress), you will soon adapt to a limited wardrobe and washing by hand.
-One formal cocktail dress for wedding or other formal event. You could also just plan to have something made from African fabric early in the semester.
-Bring matching suits (Women mainly wear skirt suits, but pant suits are acceptable)
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