Preparation - November 1, 2021

Today we are going to Kristin's Pharmacy in Southampton to have our Covid19 tests done.  Our appointment is at 12:10 p.m.  It is the last hurdle before tra
veling!  We already visited a travel clinic in September which was in Port Elgin.  There we received vaccinations for yellow fever, typhoid, Diptheria, tetanus and Hepatitis B.  No ill effects from any of them.  We are also bringing along medication for travelers' diarrhea, malaria and for bladder infections.  Lots to think about.

The spare bedroom is our packing room.  The bed is covered with everything we would like to take.  Now we have to make it fit in our backpacks.

We leave on Wednesday, November 3, 2021!



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  1. John and KarenNovember 2, 2021 at 1:16 PM

    It’s so exciting!

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  2. KarinNovember 2, 2021 at 5:09 PM

    Looking forward to follow along on your “grand” adventure! Safe travels💕

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