ECUADOR 2017 is here
Please fill out sign up form below so that we can get a proper head count
https://goo.gl/forms/WzsVPtydgjCGyd8r1
Return of the Gringos
Ecuador Guayaquil South Mission Humanitarian Trips.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Friday, July 22, 2016
ECUADOR TRIP DATE ANNOUNCED!
June 23-30, 2017
If you haven't confirmed with Abe yet, get on the attendee list by emailing him at abecubano@gmail.com
Planning is in full swing. A scouting team will be heading to Ecuador in September to assess where we can do the most good. More info to come. Until then...start saving and MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Monday, June 23, 2014
A little light reading..
If you want to get excited (as if you aren't already), read the article published on lds.org about our previous trip.
https://www.lds.org/church/news/former-missionaries-return-to-ecuador-to-serve-twenty-years-later?lang=eng
https://www.lds.org/church/news/former-missionaries-return-to-ecuador-to-serve-twenty-years-later?lang=eng
Baggage Policy on COPA Airlines
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**24 kg = 50.7 lbs.
Restricted periods
The following regulations apply to boxes, items that exceed size or weight limitations or are in excess of the baggage allowance during the periods indicated below:
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Sunday, June 22, 2014
Travel Insurance
For those who are interested in travel insurance, here's a link to one we have used before.
http://www.gringosabroad.com/travelinsurance
Quick story: Janae came to visit us and within minutes of stepping away from the car, everything in the car was stolen--ALL HER LUGGAGE!. Thanks to travel insurance she was able to recoup her losses with only a little out of pocket. Just something to think about...
We are not requiring it, and if you want it it is your responsibility to get it and pay for it. But we wanted to take the research out of it and make it easy for you. :)
http://www.gringosabroad.com/travelinsurance
Quick story: Janae came to visit us and within minutes of stepping away from the car, everything in the car was stolen--ALL HER LUGGAGE!. Thanks to travel insurance she was able to recoup her losses with only a little out of pocket. Just something to think about...
We are not requiring it, and if you want it it is your responsibility to get it and pay for it. But we wanted to take the research out of it and make it easy for you. :)
Vaccinations
Hopefully you already have your passports in hand and you can now focus on vaccinations. The best way to be properly covered for a trip to South America is to visit the CDC website on Ecuador http://www.cdc.gov/ and to ask your local health department what you will need.
Some things I've learned:
Typhoid vaccine - Guards you against Typhoid Fever that can be spread through contaminated food or water. There are 2 options, an injection or a series of pills. Both need to be done 2 weeks BEFORE you leave. More details at http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/typhoid_fever/
Sadly, the water in Ecuador is not yet safe to drink so you need to be careful. Buy bottled water, avoid risky food and drink and remember: "Boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it."
Yellow Fever Vaccine - Yellow fever is found in tropical areas in South America and many airlines will require you to have the vaccine before boarding the plane if you are traveling to at-risk areas (such as the Orient.) Call your airlines and check out this link http://www.cdc.gov/yellowfever/ to be sure. Twice we have been denied getting on a flight for not having it so they are very serious about it. You must bring the yellow fever card as proof (not a copy or picture of it) if it is required.
ASAP Take your family and vaccination cards to the health department and ask them what you are missing. With the nurse you can decide what your family needs depending on your travel itinerary. (Note: I have been able to get some vaccinations from our doctor's office, but always end up at the health department for typhoid and yellow fever.)
Typhoid vaccine - Guards you against Typhoid Fever that can be spread through contaminated food or water. There are 2 options, an injection or a series of pills. Both need to be done 2 weeks BEFORE you leave. More details at http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/typhoid_fever/
Sadly, the water in Ecuador is not yet safe to drink so you need to be careful. Buy bottled water, avoid risky food and drink and remember: "Boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it."
Yellow Fever Vaccine - Yellow fever is found in tropical areas in South America and many airlines will require you to have the vaccine before boarding the plane if you are traveling to at-risk areas (such as the Orient.) Call your airlines and check out this link http://www.cdc.gov/yellowfever/ to be sure. Twice we have been denied getting on a flight for not having it so they are very serious about it. You must bring the yellow fever card as proof (not a copy or picture of it) if it is required.
ASAP Take your family and vaccination cards to the health department and ask them what you are missing. With the nurse you can decide what your family needs depending on your travel itinerary. (Note: I have been able to get some vaccinations from our doctor's office, but always end up at the health department for typhoid and yellow fever.)
Ecuador bounders - It's time to get together again...
Where: Frank's Home
When: June 28th @ 4pm
What: Please RSVP to Abe with a head count. He will send out food assignments later- if there is a special dish you would like to bring, send Abe the info along with your head count.
Who: Entire family, especially teenagers attending, and future teenagers attending EFY 2017 (Ecuador For Youth)
Why: Get a status update on service projects, an excuse to get together, Plan PACKING PARTY IN JULY!!!!
Looking for reports from:
Heather and Sharla - Missionary adoption Update
McKinley Mullins - Tutoring Center Supplies
Brayden Mayo - Chicken Coops
Troy - Dental Update
Todd Hadley - Medical Update
Wendy Smith- EFY 2014!!
Abe - Tutoring Center , Education, and Logistics
Look forward to seeing all of you!!
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