There are such wonderful people here. It is a hard adjustment to the culture, food, and language, but the people are loving, humble, and kind.
The weather in Abidjan is hot and humid, so get used to sweating a lot. Moisture wicking, quick drying pants, Serve shirts, and a good hat are awesome to have. They also wear Keen sandals or Crocs. They do not need a lot of ties, as members make them ties in African prints for them to wear.
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Tips on Vaccinations like Yellow Fever and Typhoid: The cheapest options mentioned are Costco, GoodRX (request coupon), Walgreens, and County Health Department. You often have to request these vaccines and may have to pay for a travel consult. One helpful tip is to ask your doctor to send in a prescription for the vaccinations — some have had insurance cover the cost that way. Because of taking Doxycycline daily to prevent Malaria, probiotics have been recommended as very helpful for gut health. The Doxy also makes you more susceptible to the sun, so sunscreen is important.
These sandals are extremely popular with elders serving in African and Caribbean missions, where sandals are allowed.
Serve shirts have a ventilation panel in the side of the shirt making them noticeably more breathable. Missionaries serving in hot or humid places absolutely RAVE about this feature. The most popular shirt for hot-climate missions, for sure.