Don't forget !!!!!

[vivian]

A smallish backpack for everyday use, carrying all your bits and pieces and perhaps a bottle of water.

In most places good walking sandals (Teva style) are good enough for all day.

Your own medicines plus any aspirines, paracetamol, plasters, stuff like that to give to dispensaries you find on your route.

Too much film or memory cards is never enough. Plus at least a set of batteries and charger for digital people.

Good hard wearing shorts(bermudas) are fine, even for women.

Always useful for the kids - plenty of biro pens, writing pads, hair ties for girls are welcome and if the worst comes to the worst can be used as a bribe for that not to be missed photo.