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You only get 1 large suitcase and 1 carry on.
Cape Town is beautiful! You can get pretty much everything the same as the states. Maybe not as big of a cereal selection but the fresh fruits are amazing.
Elders typically take on average 6 short sleeved shirts and 4 long sleeved.
Climate is similar to San Diego. It can get chilly, so pack some sweaters and a rain coat with a zip out liner or purchase one there.
Bring a hat, like a bucket hat to wear in the summer.
Sending packages is difficult, but takealot.com operates similarly to Amazon.
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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.
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.