VPN: If you don't know what this is, then you probably don't have it. Simplistically, it is a way to connect to a office network in a secure way. It also makes all the sites/email web traffic go through that destination so it "appears" that you are in the US when you use skype/blogger.
If you don't have a VPN setup with your work, then use the email post option on blogger to post.
Mosquitos/Maleria pills: We saw zero mosquitos in Addis. The elevation is high enough plus it is the middle of summer (very little standing water) so bugs were not a problem at all.
Bring sunblock.
Converters/adapters: The plugs in Addis are the small circle prong type (european, i think). You only need a device that converts the voltage if you are going to use a device that produces heat (hair dryer/curling iron), otherwise you just need an adaptor to change the plug(much cheaper). Most all cell phone/computer/camera chargers already have a converter. If you look on the converter (the box thing on the plug) it typically says that it takes 120-240V. So all you need to do is get the adapter plug. We got this one at circuit city.
For Gladney families the biggest expense will be the hotel/guest house and the driver. Everything else is very inexpensive ... meals: $10 - $40 / day
Pictures: You can print pictures at photo shops in town. They cost 20birr a piece (.20). They could also probably burn them to a CD if you need more room on your memory card. We printed a bunch of pictures for the boys at Kolfe.
5 comments:
You have been such a gift to us- your encouragement, pictures, and advice. Thank you so much.
zach and becca
In lieu of a VPN, a proxy server also works well. The nice thing about using a proxy server is that there are lots of free proxy servers available (i.e. freeproxyserver.net). Just google and take your pick.
Rick
WE are so glad you're back. Thanks for the tips...and the great posts. We loved them. We will miss seeing you Sunday...look forward to seeing you all soon!
Hi Emily .... thinking you probably saw our daughter on your recent trip. Mind emailing me? robertsfamily@mlgc.com Thanks so much!! ~Shelly
i don't have your email but i wanted to let you know that we are compiling photos of families with their children into a photo album for the gladney caregivers….i would love for you to email me a family picture of y’all with your little one for the album at kimbo2710@aol.com ….we leave next week, so send it soon! the caregivers will love it i am sure!!! thanks!
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