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the mission team nor the website administrator do not assume responsibility for your health choices.  Also, it is wise to start early, as some vaccines require a series of boosters over several months.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>     Malaria Prophylaxis</B></div> <div> Again, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Poor Richard" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/"><U>www.CDC.gov</U></A></FONT> has plenty of good information on malaria.  We recommend all short-term visitors to Africa take medication to prevent malaria, as your stay with us will be short enough that the benefits of preventing malaria and being able to enjoy your time with us outweigh any risks to your health from taking the medication.  Please see your health care provider to learn which drug will be best for you, and feel free to contact us for our opinions and experience.</div> <bR> <div> Be prepared also to use bug spray, sleep under mosquito nets, light mosquito coils, and/or to stay indoors between dusk and dawn.  And for your information, remember that in the States you will not be allowed to donate blood for three years after visiting an African country because of malaria.</div> <bR> <div> Malaria is a caused by a parasite that can show up long after you have visited a malaria area, sometimes even if you took medication to prevent it.  If you develop flu-like symptoms (severe headache, joint and muscle aches, cyclic fever and chills) within a few weeks or months after returning from your travel, please see your health care provider immediately and notify him or her that you visited a country where malaria is a risk.</div> <bR> <div> <B>     Staying Healthy in Africa</B></div> <div> American guts are used to American germs and bugs; the normal germs and bugs are different here, so expect for your gastro-intestinal tract to experience a little bit of culture shock as well.  Some tips for staying healthy:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Follow all the advice your health care provider in the States gave you before you left.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Always wash your hands before and after eating, and before and after using the bathroom.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The missionary family you will be visiting will be able to help you know what to eat and what not to eat.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The rule of thumb for produce is don't eat it unless you wash it, peel it, or cook it yourself.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bottled water is safe and available in many places.  Also, most Westerners filter or boil their water (full rolling boil for 10 minutes).  It is also important that any ice you use be made from filtered or boiled water.  Some people recommend at restaurants to watch the waiter open the bottled water in front of you at the table to be sure it is a new bottle and not one that has been refilled from their tap.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If you do get sick, do everything you can to stay hydrated.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If you don't know much about an area you are in, it is unwise to walk around barefoot.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="MakuaTeamComeVisitUs"><B>Return to Top</B></A></div> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="anchor__2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Paperwork Needed</U></B></div> <div> Much paperwork is required to come visit us, so get started as early as possible!</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">First is your <B><U>PASSPORT</U></B>.  In the States, you may get an application, pay the fee, and send off the application for a passport at your local post office; you may also download the application and learn which fees apply to you at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Poor Richard" ><A HREF="http://www.usps.com/passport" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.usps.com/passport"><U>www.usps.com/passport</U></A></FONT>.  At least two official passport photos will be required, as well as mailing original birth certificates or marriage licenses.  This can take around two months to receive, though it is possible to pay extra for express service.  If you already have a passport, be sure that it does not expire during your intended travel dates or soon after.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Second, Mozambique requires a <B><U>VISA</U></B> for foreigners to enter into the country.  For most of our visitors, a “visto simples” is appropriate as long as you are not staying longer than <B>30</B> days.  We do not recommend getting any applications or directions online for this as requirements change frequently and websites are often not updated.  This process must be done in person or through the mail with the Mozambican embassy in Washington DC (or the capital of your country), or in person in the airport when you arrive.  We recommend that you get your visa before you come, so as to avoid any expensive surprises.  In the States we recommend using a contact, Tonya Ortiz, who goes to the embassy and does all the work for you in person.  To contact Tonya, call her at 703.486.3986.  She will go to the Mozambican embassy for you and then send you all the documentation with instructions required by the embassy (will include passport and visa application, may possibly include birth certificate, letter of invitation from us, criminal background check).  You will then FedEx all required documents back to her, and she will follow up with the embassy on your application.  When your passport is ready, she will return it to you (with your visa already stamped inside) with a bill for the visa application fee, any Portuguese translation fees, and a fee for her services.  It is our opinion that working through a contact is faster and more reliable than mailing in your own paperwork.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Copies!  Copies!  Copies!</U>  In case of theft or an emergency, we recommend making and carrying copies of the following documents:  Passport (with visa page), drivers license, immunization records, extra passport-sized photos, and your invitation letter.  Also, in case of theft, write down important numbers and keep them in a separate place (emergency phone numbers, passport number, credit card numbers, bank accounts, related phone numbers).</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="MakuaTeamComeVisitUs"><B>Return to Top</B></A></div> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="anchor__3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Booking Your Itinerary</U></B></div> <div> <B>     Itinerary</B></div> <div> Many reliable travel agencies are available to assist you with your travel plans; we have used and recommend Raptim.  Raptim is the world's leading travel supplier for non-profit organizations committed to church and social humanitarian issues worldwide.  They are internationally known, and they purchase wholesale travel and sell it to Missionaries and Not-for-Profit Organizations at discounted rates.  You may find them at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Poor Richard" ><A HREF="http://www.raptimtravel.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.raptimtravel.com/"><U>www.raptimtravel.com</U></A></FONT>, or you may contact Nikki at Overseas Express (<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Poor Richard" ><A HREF="http://www.ovex.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ovex.com/"><U>www.ovex.com</U></A></FONT>), a Raptim company (<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Poor Richard" ><A HREF="mailto:nikki@ovex.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:nikki@ovex.com"><U>nikki@ovex.com</U></A></FONT>, toll free 800.750.1224, dial direct 972.819.2005).  If you use Raptim or another agency providing discount “missionary airfare,” be aware that certain airlines require that you carry letters from your church certifying that your travel is for missions purposes, and that faxes are not usually accepted.  Also, remember that not all airlines participate in wholesale discount airfare, so discounts may only apply to certain parts of your travel.  </div> <bR> <div> From the States, your travel to visit us will usually include an overnight flight to an airport in Europe where you will catch another overnight flight to Johannesburg, South Africa, though direct flights are available straight to/from Joburg and certain US cities (Atlanta and New York).  From Johannesburg, you have several options to consider as you book your itinerary.  On certain days you can fly direct to/from Pemba, which is where we will pick you up.  Or, you can fly from Joburg to Maputo (Mozambican capital in the far south of the country), and up to Pemba with a few stops in Mozambique before you get there.  We have a few suggestions regarding this.  First, if you don't speak Portuguese and this is your first time to travel in Africa, we recommend that you consider trying to get a direct flight from Joburg to Pemba without any stops, though this can be the most expensive option, as the stops can be unorganized, confusing, and a little different every time.  If you speak Portuguese or have traveled in Africa before, the stops in Mozambique may not be a problem.  Please note that if you do not fly direct, you will have to get off and back on the plane at least once if not several times in Mozambique.  We also recommend that you try to arrange flights so as to not have to spend the nights in Joburg or Maputo if possible.  If overnight stays cannot be avoided, please contact us for suggestions for lodging.  There is another option that involves taking a bus from Joburg to Nelspruit to Maputo.  This can save you money but cost you several days in travel time; it involves at least one overnight stay in Maputo and possibly another one in South Africa.  This may not be a good option for those without much experience in international travel.</div> <bR> <div> Latest Information - You may fly into Mozambique from South Africa or Tanzania. However, there is a new flight on LAM (Mozambique Airlines) from Nairobi to Pemba that has just begun, so that will be another option for visitors to pass through Nairobi. </div> <bR> <div> <B>     International Travel Insurance</B></div> <div> Many people choose to take out an additional travel medical insurance policy while they travel overseas.  This typically includes some emergency evacuation coverage in case of a life-threatening illness or injury to fly you quickly to a location equipped to care for your needs (in our case, South Africa).  One company we have used in the past for short term travel is IMG, please see <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Poor Richard" ><A HREF="http://www.imglobal.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.imglobal.com/"><U>www.imglobal.com</U></A></FONT>.  </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="MakuaTeamComeVisitUs"><B>Return to Top</B></A></div> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="anchor__4"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Packing  & Travel Tips</U></B></div> <div> <B>     Packing</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Luggage weight:  Contact your airline to learn how much luggage you will be allowed throughout your entire itinerary.  (1 kilogram equals 2.2 pounds)  If you think you may be overweight on luggage, check with your airline about charges for extra weight/baggage.  You may want to pack some heavier items in your carry-on baggage, as these are not usually weighed.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">What not to bring:  It is unwise to bring weapons of any kind.  Also, personal items of high value (a lot of expensive jewelry) are safest left at home, along with any expensive clothing you do not want to wear out.  Further, it is best in rural Africa to avoid wearing clothing made of camouflage material or any other items with a military appearance.  In addition, keep in mind that you will not be able to use any American appliances that are made for 110 voltage electricity unless you are staying in a home with voltage transformers.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Where to pack what:  Any items of value or that may appear to have value (DVD's, cameras, etc) should be packed in your carry-on as you may not always be present when your checked baggage is opened.  As a rule, it is always wise to pack clothes and other uninteresting items on top (with the candy for your grand-baby hidden underneath!).  If you bring several of one item (several boxes of American cereal for your favorite missionary, for example!), you may want to spread them among several suitcases so it does not appear to customs that you might be bringing something to sell.  In addition, it is wise to take items out their original packages, remove sales tags, or anything at all that might advertise that an item is new, since brand-new items may also appear that you brought things to sell.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Items you may want to bring:  Sunblock, sunglasses, bug spray, good sturdy shoes/sandals, 3-5 changes of lightweight cotton clothes, camera (35mm or digital), all the film you think you will need, video camera, a light jacket for evenings (especially May-July), pocket-pack tissues, flashlight with new batteries, and hand sanitizer gel.  If the electronic equipment you bring uses certain kinds of batteries, bring all the batteries you think you'll need; if it uses a battery that you can recharge in an outlet, check the instructions to see if its battery recharger is good with either 110 or 220 voltage (many new ones can go both ways).</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Choosing clothes to pack:  In some places (such as out in villages), it may be more appropriate for men to wear pants instead of shorts, and for women to wear skirts/dresses instead of pants, so be sure to include these in packing.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Luggage Locks:  We recommend having locks on your luggage if at all possible.  However, recent regulations may prohibit it, so check with your airline.</div> <bR> <div> <B>     Traveling Tips</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Before you start, rest up!  Traveling can often make you very tired, so it is best to be rested before you even start.  You will most likely experience jet lag as some people have difficulty sleeping on airplanes, and you will be crossing so many time zones so quickly.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Be sure to confirm your itinerary about 48 hours ahead of departure - you never know what might have changed.  Also, for international flights, it is expected that you arrive at the airport 2 hours early to check in.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Be sure to ask the airline employee when you check in at what point(s) you will have to pick up your luggage and re-check it.  And even if you are told that your luggage is checked “all the way” pay attention to all on-board announcements about luggage and ask airport personnel along the way if you have any doubts.  It is always possible at international airports that they may ask you to pick up your luggage and pass through customs and then re-check it.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Drink plenty of water.  It is easy to accidentally become dehydrated while traveling, so take every opportunity you have to drink water (bottled, boiled, or filtered, of course).</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Many people like to use earplugs and eyemasks to block out extra noise and light during the flight to help them sleep.  Also, doing a few of your normal going-to-bed routines (taking off your shoes, brushing your teeth, washing your face) may help get your body and mind in the mode for sleeping.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bring enough books/toys for all those traveling with you to help pass the time.  Bring some snacks for kids for any surprise hungries when you may not be able to purchase any food.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">You will have to pass through customs when you arrive in Mozambique in whichever airport you land in.  When you are asked if you have anything to declare, the answer is “no,” unless you have brought something to sell.  You may be required to open your baggage anyway.  This is normal - just comply with the airport personnel and answer their questions honestly.  You may tell them you have “only personal items.”  Occasionally customs officials are looking for bribes and may ask you for money and imply that you and your things might not be allowed through if you do not comply.  Usually if you outwait them, they will send you through.  However, if you are unsure of what to do, you may ask for one of us to come in and help speak with them.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">We recommend that you do not allow anyone you do not know help you with your luggage, no matter how helpful they seem.  Since you are a visitor to the area it is difficult to know who you can trust, so it is always wise to handle all your luggage yourself.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Upon leaving Mozambique, you will need to pay an airport tax at least once, usually around 100,000-500,000 MZM per person depending on your destination.  Be sure to keep some Meticais with you for this.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="MakuaTeamComeVisitUs"><B>Return to Top</B></A></div> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="anchor__5"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Money in Mozambique</U></B></div> <div> We have several recommendations regarding currency that you carry and bring.  Do not bring travelers' checks as it is unlikely that you will find a bank to honor them here, and even if you do, it will take several hours of your time.  We suggest you bring American dollars in cash, preferably in large bills.  You may wish to bring a couple of smaller bills ($20) to exchange in international airports for food or drink while you are in the airport (Pounds while in the UK, Rand while in South Africa, for example), though many international airports will accept US dollars, but know that your change will usually be given in the local currency.</div> <bR> <div> You may want to pack your money in several different safe locations in your carry-on luggage and on your person while you are in transit (never pack cash in your checked luggage).  When you arrive, we can help you exchange your US dollars for Mozambican Meticais (pronounced “meh-tee-cah-eesh”, and abbreviated MZM, or “mets”).  You can expect an exchange rate of between 20,000 and 24,000 Meticais for $1, and the smaller the bill, the poorer the exchange.  In addition, we suggest you take a look at your money before you leave the States.  The banks and other currency-exchange merchants here in Mozambique will not accept any of the old bills that have the small picture in the middle; they only take the newer ones with the larger, off-center picture.  They may also refuse a bill if it is very worn or has many creases or wrinkles.</div> <bR> <div> Regarding your credit and debit cards, know that Visa is much more widely accepted internationally than all other cards.  You may also want to call the 800 number on the back of your cards and notify their security departments that you will be traveling in Africa and possibly using your cards while you travel.  They can be handy while in international airports if you do not want to exchange cash or while staying in South Africa, and debit cards are accepted at ATM's in the larger cities in Mozambique.  You should not depend on your debit card, however, as your only source of cash when in Mozambique, because the machines often are out of money and the exchange rate is not as good.  Keep in mind that, if stolen, it is often easier and quicker to cancel and minimize damage with credit cards than with debit cards that directly access your account.  </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="MakuaTeamComeVisitUs"><B>Return to Top</B></A></div> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="anchor__6"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Security Information</U></B></div> <div> As a Western tourist/visitor, you will stand out in Mozambique!  And while Mozambique probably does not necessarily have a higher percentage of people who are up to no good than other places, tourists  often are easy targets in any country.  Some suggestions to avoid becoming a victim of theft:</div> <div> •    Men should carry wallets in their hip pockets, never in back pockets.</div> <div> •    Try to minimize the advertisement of what might be available to steal from you.  Dress simply, avoid wearing lots of flashy jewelry, and only carry with you what you need.</div> <div> •    If you need to carry a bag/purse, try to carry a small one that closes or zips shut, and wear it across your body instead of only on one shoulder or hanging from your hand.</div> <div> •    Be aware of strangers who are too eager to help.</div> <div> •    If you must carry cash into a crowded place like a market, carry it in your hand, in your hand in a pocket, or in a money pouch under your clothes.  Better yet, don't carry money whenever you can help it.  It may be wise to lock your purse/wallet/money in the car while you choose what you want to buy, then go back and get just enough currency to make your purchases.</div> <div> •    Never take pictures of government officials, government buildings, or airports.  If in doubt, always ask permission before taking a picture.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" 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