Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Week One - Lessons Learned

1. Don't believe everything in your guidebook
2. Nothing comes for free...
3. It's cold... bring warmer clothing for this time of year (especially at night)
4. Things are rarely as they seem
5. Account for tipping costs in tourist areas (even when they say they will not ask for one... They will)
6. There is always a catch...
7. Always carry your toilet paper (and change to pay for the use of toilets)
8. Ask for well done meat (The rare hamburger we ate made us nervous)
9. Hand gestures are key
10. Bread is a staple here... to bad we don't eat it

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi! You are travelling quickly. We are trying to follow you with google. At least it is warmer there than here! Keep safe and
get some warm clothes! Love Dad and mom

Anonymous said...

You both look fresh for all the travelling you have done! Hope you find good food you can enjoy & warmth. Your lessons are ones we should take note of!
Love & prayers,
Aunt Cindy

barry-eh said...

Good advice! :)

Anonymous said...

Jon - NOW do you know why we say grace over our food? Protection! Friends of ours - you might remember them - the Visser family - live in Cameroon, Africa and they say that saying grace has never made so much sense. Praying for you both throughout the rest of your journey :)
Gloria W