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Ile a Vache Preparedness
Physical preparedness
• Be able to walk steep uphill areas
• Wear sunscreen (reapply often)
• Use lip balm with sunscreen
• Wear hats
• Consider using a towel to cover your shoulders during the boat ride
• Consider wearing sunglasses
• Bring LOTS of drinking water
• Consider bringing snacks
• Bring toilet paper
• Bring hand sanitizer
• Bring insect spray
• Bring water shoes, as you will disembark into water
• Wear as little jewelry or other flashy items as possible
• Team to bring first aid kit (no medical facility is available
on the island) – with Cipro
Boat ride
• If Dramamine is needed, please take the night before the boat trip
• All missionaries must wear life jackets in the boat
• When embarking and disembarking, NEVER place your hands
on the side of the boat
that is closest to the dock or
next to another boat
• When in the water, do not hang hands over the side into the water
• The sun is intense, protect yourself accordingly
Please DO NOT
• Give items to the villagers without prior permission
Walking on the Isle
• Protect your feet from bacteria in the soil
• Watch for bushes with "prickers" – the thorns contain an irritant
• The climb is steep and on uneven paths, filled with mud, cow manure etc.
• Stop to rest under a shade tree
Working on the Isle
• Wear sunscreen and reapply often
• Drink LOTS of water - DO NOT drink island water, if it has
not been purified
• Take frequent breaks IN THE SHADE
• DO NOT attempt to work as long as you would in the states!
