Eventure

28th August, 2012 by admin

Information before leaving for Eventure Village

(From one volunteer two another)

Dear Volunteer,
Welcome to Project Zambia! We are happy to have you two on the team and look forward to good coop ration. In this document you-can find everything you need to know before you take off to Zambia.

The project er running since 2009 and a lot of effort to have införts since from volunteers and local workers. The project is Striving two create a partnership mellom camp and the community att surrounds it. The Project is Aiming at etablere a school starting in 2013 for young Zambians in the age 15-18 years.

The project is part by the couple Glenn and Julie Mott, som lives on the plot med sina two children, Alberta and Willum. Living here is like being a part of one big family.

On the plot are a vegetable gardens and pigs, ducks, chickens, rabbits, goats and sheep elsewhere 2 ^nd and 3 ^rd generation bliver put on your plate!

Expectations for the volunteer

You've been accepted as a volunteer on the basis of a specific competence. You will primært work inden your kompetencer, but must også expect to give an extra hand innenfor field of general tasks.

As a volunteer you must be positive towards the following:

• You must kunne work independently and two structure your day in order som productive.
• It is expected att you are ambitiøse and having your own vision about the project and your insatser.
• That you gift a good work ethic, easy communication and respectful corporation with local workers.
• You must be hygienic and clean up after yourself and at times others as well.
• Remember att volunteers have different ages and needs, please respectfull this and be communicative about it!

Being a volunteer is not being a tourist with a paintbrush in your hand! If the project values ​​does not turn you on and make ambitiøse you ska groove kunne bidra and lead the project in the right direction.

Working to Eventure camp

A typical day on the plot:
Breakfast - 06.30
Work - seven two 11.30
Lunch - 11.30 til 13.00
Work - from 13.00 two 16.00
Dinner - 17.30

A typical workday is 7.5 hours. When not working, there is hours of relaxation and social aktiviteter. When the work hours ends to 16.00, many choose two spend hours in the lake. There are plenty of opportunities som social or read a book in one of the cozy corners of the plot. It is gene rally seen som people go to bed quite early, since the day starts early ...

Saturday is half working day and ends 11.30. During Saturday afternoon people ofte play volleyball, football or get tanned at the lake plateau. Bonfire and a cold beer også a ofta used option. If you fancy nice walks there is plenty to see innenfor area. You can visit the surrounding villages or take a trip to Eventure Falls (2-3 hour walk to 110 meters falls).
Sunday is completely free and kan used for whatever you want. Men on Sundays you team up in order to cook the 3 meals of the day since there is not kitchen staff on Sundays!

P ractical information
Payment: It costs $ 40 per week to stay as a volunteer in the camp. This money kan paid in cash in enten U.S. dollars, Zambian kwacha or on our Danish account. Payment covers three meals a day, laundry, clean drinking water, free Electricity and a bed to sleep in..

Currency: In Zambia, it is safe-to-use Visa, but we recommend att you bring a few U.S. dollars in cash, as there are great distances mellem bank. If you are outside the capital du vil only kunne make very few card payments, so you have two cash-out money and travel about with cash.

Eventure kiosk: We have a small shop on the plot elsewhere cigarettes, beer, soft drinks, chocolates and crackers, chips and apples are sold. Prices are very reasonable oak a beer is 2 usd, a coca cola ice 1 usd ...

Sleeping Conditions: There are two huts on the plot with 12 beds in each. Woodhouse is reserved for the tourist groups som visit the plot, while the Stone House is for the volunteers. There are mattresses and mosquito nets as well as shelves for personal Belonging. You must bring your own sheets, sleeping bag and pillow.

Water: We drink filtered water and the drinking water is available to the dining hall. All showers are taget in the lake elsewhere good facilities are build, kan trust the fact att you will not miss the hot shower while you are here.

Toilet Facilities: There are six well-functioning toilets on the plot - all with running water and toilet paper. Common for all toilets er at toilet paper must be put in the bins next to the toilets.

Diseases: If an accident Occurs or if you bli sick, Glenn and Julie bliver available to Any Time of Day. It is muligt treat wounds, infections and gastrointestinal problems.
Most people experience a few days with diarrhea but since all meals are made in our own facilities the kitchen hygiene is kept intact.
Medicine: We do sell a medicine kit at the plot with different kinds of medicine you ska probably need vid your stay. It costs $ 90 and contains malaria medicine (deltaprim som recommended here), different kinds of antibiotics, pills for stomach problems, anti estamine etc.
Packing List
It is vigtigt practical clothes, som kan expect being dirty musts of the hour, as it is used daily for work. Remember solid working shoes as well.
Most airlines having the following rule: 20-25 kg of luggage and 8-10 kg of hand luggage. Normally, it is skrevet on the ticket, otherwise you-can contact your airline.
Here are suggestions on what to take along när traveling:
 

In your great travel backpack 70 liter:

• 5-6 Light T-Shirts
  • 1-2 blouses / shirts with long sleeves
  • 2 pairs of thin, long pants
  • 2 pairs of shorts
  • 2-4 pairs of socks
  • A few dresses + a sarong
  • Poncho and a rain cover, som kan cover the large pack (needed in rainy season)
  • A fleece
  • knife, fork, spoon, soup plate and cup - designed for camping in the open
  • Sleeping bag and a mat if you go on trips
  • Head Lamp
  • Swimwear
  • A good pair of walking shoes or sneakers
  • sandals / flip flops
  • hat and sunglasses
  • A small and a large towel
  • Toilet Gear
  • Tampons / sanitary
  • Sunscreen (high factor: 40-50)
  • If you wear glasses or contact lenses, it's a good idea two bring an extra pair
  • Books - we hope you vil bring a good book for our library.
  • Trousers to relax in.
  • Batteries
  • Adapter (in Zambia we use plugs like in the United Kingdom)

Other good stuff: Diving mask and snorkel (no feet) + swimming goggles if you want to swim in the morning, gear for fishing

In your money belt: Passport, currency (U.S. dollars), credit cards (Visa), airline tickets, insurance policy, vaccination cards, a passport photo

In your small rucksack 30 35 L: Journal / notebook, camera, memory card. Maybe a memory stick for your digital photo album, if you want to share with others

Medicine: We do sell a medicine kit at the plot with medicine du vil probably gonna

Economy:
It is recommended two generating around 500 USD as there are flere udgifter att must be paid in this currency (visas, park fees, etc.).
As we can not get screws in Zambia, it would be nice if you kan bring some! Ask for what kind we are in need of!

Travel Advice

Arrive at the airport in Dar es Salaam:
Visa: you ska pay for your visa när you arrive at the airport. It costs 50 USD, payable in cash at the counter after landing.

• It is recommended two raise 250.000 Tanzanian Shilling each. pers to the airport (1 U.S. $ = 1505 tsh = 5.5 euro). This is two cover udgifter food, taxis og andre small items.
• Take a taxi from the airport to downtown Dar (costs basically 25 USD). This rate kan Negotiated down to 15000-20000 tsh or U.S. $ 15 if you have the patience for the IT.

Accommodation:
• If you must stay overnight in Dar before catching the train or bus, it is recommended to stay at Jambo Inn, located on Liberty Street - most taxi drivers know where it is. Website; www.jamboinnhotel.com. For a double room with loss and shower + toilet, it costs approx. 26 USD per. night, incl. breakfast. It is Advisable two pay in USD, men de også receive tsh - but for a bad exchange rate. Jambo Inn kill a restaurant attached to the hotel, der gör good Indian food, elsewhere you can eat for around 10.000 tsh per Mon An alternative eatery is Chef's Pride 3 min walk or Al'Basha approx. 10 minutes walk from the Jambo Inn, in the same price range.

Attractions in Dar:
• It is Advisable to go til harbor two the local fish market, located outside close to the high tower seen from the harbor. By the harbor you ska prepared for lots of people som want to sell a trip to Zanzibar or Safari. The walk to the fish market takes approx. 1 hour each way, remember water - temperature in Dar is situated around 31 degrees.
• kan også take the Kigamboni ferry from the harbor til southern beaches elsewhere there are nice beaches and the nature is more exotic. If you have more than one day this is recommended as Dar is not a very interesting capital.

Depart from Dar with Tazara Train:
(It is også muligt take the bus if you wish - but we would choose the train)
• The train is a true African experience and must be tested. If you choose the train, it's a good idea to book a ticket from home, at the latest one week before. Send an email with a booking for a first class cabin, with name, date and how many seats you want and ask for a confirmation. There are space for 4 people in a first class cabin and 6 in a second class. Send booking two following address: dmdhq@tazarasite.com and print it out. It is very vigtigt your book printed out as a proof da de are not very reliable and kan nemt be given your cabin two someone else.

• At night er der moved around to people in the compartments, så but and women are separated. It is muligt book a whole compartment two avoid being splitted up. A compartment costs approx. 184.000 tsh da traveling two Kasama.

When does the trains leave Dar:

Tazara Train: Dar Es Salaam - Kasama
Tuesday. 15.50 - arrival on Wednesday. 22.07 (Express)
Friday. 13.50 - arrival: the night of Sunday. 00:31
• If you arrive 2 or 3 days before the train, it's a good idea to go out and get tickets as fast as mulige as de kan be sold out. Booking office is at the Tazara station. If you arrive on the day of departure, take off in good time to get the ticket. It's a good idea to be there to. 06.30. They open that. 07.00.
• If you allerede picked up the ticket, you kan at the train station around 2 hours before the schedule, but know att train kan delayed so do not get two disappointed if you have to wait.
On the train:
• Visa to Zambia purchased in cash on the train når border is crossed and costs $ 50. It is only muligt Obtain a visa for 30 days. This must then be renewed da you come to Mpulungu, som simply must be done innenfor 30 days EXPIRE. This does not cost anything.
• On the train you-can buy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner costs about. 3500 tsh in Tanzania and approx. 15.000 kwacha in Zambia. It's a good idea two generating biscuits, fruit og andre snacks for the rest of the trip.

• When the train is approaching Zambia er der people around, offering two exchange tsh two kwacha. It's a good idea two change a little for the rest of the trip.
• You must have money for a taxi from Kasama Station til the bus station (train station is approx. 7 km outside the city). In total you must use the least 100.000 kwacha.
From Kasama two Mpulungu:
• At the train station you ska aware of your luggage all the time.
• It costs approx. 20000-30000 kwacha for a taxi to the bus station in Kasama.
• It is recommended two take the bus Juldan Motors, Men Mwame and Germine også fine.
• The price of a ticket from Kasama two Mpulungu costs approx. 40000-50000 kwacha.
• The first buses run to. 4:00.

I t is recommended two raise as much money as mulige in Kasama. You Can max raise 1,800,000 kwacha (about 1600 million) per day on the visa card. It is not muligt use mastercard in Zambia. Barclays is the bank der er the greatest potential øge city. This kan visited on the way to the bus station in the taxi.
• Send a message to Glenn (+260974573483) or Julie (+260979371716) när you reach Mbala and again in Mpulungu

Overnight in Kasama:
• For a night in Kasama recommended Thorn Tree guesthouse, this costs 50 USD per pers

Arrival at Mpulungu:
• send a message to Julie or Glenn.
• Wait for themself by MAPS Supermarket. (Yellow and blue building)
• Then you bliver picked up by boat. The trip to Camp takes approx. 1 hour.
Arrive to Lusaka airport.

A Zambian visa is $ 50 IMPORTANT: Indicate att you are traveling for pleasure, NEVER Require for a work visa, since de vil might not provide you 3 months. REMEMBER receit OF A VISA!
• It is a good idea two raise some money at the airport. (Barclays) kan max 1.8 million. kw.
• Check in for the bus is at 15.00. Departure approx. to 16.00.
If you are you taking the bus the same day:
• Find a taxi from the airport til the bus station.
• Go with the bus company "Juldan Motors' til destination Mpulungu - Lake Tanganyika. The front seats are most comfortable. Buy ticket. (About 160,000 kw.) (Plus a luggage fee if they think it's a good idea THAT DAY.)
• Do you have hours before the bus leaves, you-can-go-to "Levy centers" very close to the station. There is a supermarket and you-can buy what you need for the plot (mosquito repellent, etc..) Plus food for the bus trip
If you stay a night in Lusaka before the bus trip:
• It is advantageous to buy the bus ticket as fast as mulige after you arrive in Lusaka and then take a taxi to Lusaka Backpackers. It is a very nice place with lots of backpackers, a nice bar and swimming pool, good prices and nice food.

Arrival at Mpulungu:
• Arrival mellem 6-9 in the morning. Send a message to Glenn or Julie on arrival.
• Find MAPS Supermarket. It is a yellow and blue big. Here kan get something to eat and drink and you bliver picked up Any Time soon.
• The boat ride to the plot finner approx. 1 hour.

We hope you having gotten all the information you need here! If not you-can always write Julie and Glenn to eventureworld@gmail.com or give them a call to +260974573483 or +260979371716.

28th August, 2012 by admin

Information before leaving for Eventure Village

Dear Volunteer

Welcome to Project Zambia! We are pleased to have you on the team and look forward to a good cooperation. In this document you can find everything you need to know before you go.

The project has been running since 2009 and has put a lot of work behind him, both from volunteers and local workers. The project is working towards creating a partnership between the camp and the community. The purpose of Project Zambia is to establish a school starting in 2013 for young zambia Africans in ages 15-18 years.

The project is led by the pair Glenn and Julie Mott, who live permanently on the plot along with their two children, Alberta and Willum. Living here is like being part of a big family.

On the plot is a large vegetable garden, as well as pigs, chickens, goats and sheep.

Expectations for the voluntary

You have been busy as a volunteer on the basis of a specific jurisdiction. You will primarily be doing work within your competence, but you should also expect to give an extra hand for other tasks.

This you must be prepared as a volunteer:

• You must be able to work independently and be able to structure your own work.
• It is expected that you are ambitious and have their own visions about the project and your work.
• In order to create a good work ethic, expected good communication between the volunteers and the local workers.
• It is important for the project, you can activate yourself and have some self-discipline.
• You must also clean up after you every day, both the plot and where you live.
• Remember that the volunteers have different ages and needs-respect this!

Being a volunteer is not equal to being a tourist. It is expected that by working hard and ambitious to send the project in the right direction.

Working at Eventure camp

A typical day on the plot:

Breakfast - 06.30

Working - 07:00 to 11:30

Lunch - 11.30 to 13.00

Work - 13.00 to 16.00

Dinner - 17.30

A typical working day is 7.5 hours. When not working, there is time for relaxation and social activities. When the workday ends 16.00, many choose to jump in the lake, where you can relax, listen to music and swimming in the crystal clear water. There are plenty of opportunities to be social or immerse themselves in a book in one of the cozy corners of the plot. Usually you go to bed early, at about 20-21 o'clock, when the workday starts early.

Saturday is a half day and ending 11.30. Then there is the opportunity to play volleyball, football or sunbathe on rush mats down on the plateau at the lake. If the mood is to bålhygge and cold beer, it is also possible for this. If you like to hike and see the area you can visit the surrounding villages or take a trip to Eventure Falls.

Sunday is completely free and can be used for anything you want, however you are here part of a kitchen team who makes one of today's 3 meals.

Practical information

Payment:

It costs £ 200 a week to stay as a volunteer in the camp. This money can be paid in cash in either U.S. dollars, Zambian kwacha or reg. 7120 Account No the 1,154,821th The payment includes three meals a day, laundry, clean drinking water, free electricity and a bed to sleep in.

Currency:

In Zambia, is it safe to use Visa, but it is also advisable to bring some USD in cash as there can often be few and far between banks. If you are outside the capital will not be able to make very many card payments, therefore you have to raise money and travel around with cash. Near the camp in Mpulungu is possible to raise.

Eventure kiosk:

There has been opened a small kiosk on the plot where there is a possibility to buy cigarettes, beer, soft drinks, chocolate and biscuits, chips and apples. You buy a voucher for 50,000 kwacha (50 - 60 million) with 10 clips on where the goods are worth a certain number of clips. A sixpack costs such as 50 kr, 10 clips (2012).

Sleeping Conditions:

There are two huts on the plot with 12 beds in each. Woodhouse is reserved for groups that come to the plot, while Stonehouse is for the volunteers. There are mattresses and mosquito nets and shelf space for all volunteers. You must bring your own sheets, sleeping bag and pillow.

Water:

The water from the lake is filtered and is then drink clear. Al bathing takes place in the lake. The shower has been replaced by bath with beautiful fish and panoramic views.

Toilet Facilities:

There are six well-functioning toilets on the plot - all with running water and toilet paper, but NOT to go in the toilet.

Disease:

If an accident occurs and you get sick while you're down here, will Glenn and Julie be available at any time of day. It is possible to treat wounds, infections and stomach problems.

Since bacterial flora is different in Zambia than in Denmark, it is quite normal and harmless to stomach problems and diarrhea while you are down here.

Packing List

It is important to have practical clothes that are allowed to be damaged and dirty, as it is used daily to work. Remember also sturdy work shoes.

Most airlines have the following rule: 20-25 kg of luggage and 8-10 KGI hand luggage. Normally, it is also on the ticket, otherwise you can contact your airline.

Here is a suggestion for what you can take with you when traveling:

In your great travel backpack 70 liters:

• 5-6 facilitating T-Shirts
• 1-2 blouses / shirts with long sleeves
• 2 pairs of thin trousers
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 2-4 pairs of socks
• A few dresses + a sarong
• Panties / underpants
• Poncho / rain cover, which can also cover the large backpack
• A fleece electricity. or the like.
• Knife, fork, spoon, soup plate and cup - designed for camping in the open
• Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
• HeadLight
• Swimwear
• A good pair of hiking shoes or sneakers
• Sandals / flip flops
• Hat and sunglasses
• A small and a large towel
• Toilet Gear (possibly nail brush, nail clippers, bath sponge / washcloth, small mirror)
• Tampons / Volume
• Sunscreen (high factor: 40-50)
• If you wear glasses or contact lenses, it is a good idea to bring an extra pair
• Books - we welcome your read books to expand our current library.
• A towel
• Casual Pants
• Batteries
• Adapter (Zambia user UK plug)

Other good stuff:

• Diving mask and snorkel (do feet) + swimming goggles if you want to swim in the morning (crystal clear fresh water), fishing rod and tackle.

• In your money belt: Passport, currency (U.S. dollars), credit card (Visa), air tickets, insurance policy, vaccination card, 1 passport photo '

• In your small backpack 30 35 L: possibly. diary / notebook, camera, memory card. Possibly. memory stick for your digital photo album.

Førstehjælpskit:

• Plaster / blister
• Pain
• Stop Pills against diarrhea / start pills for constipation
• Klorhexidine
• Malaria Pills
• Sports Tape

Economy:

It is recommended to bring about. 500 USD from home, as there are several things to be paid in that currency. Out of the 500, the 450 USD be in large denominations, and the last 50 USD less. These are approx. what you spend 3 months for entrance to national parks, payment of visa mm.

As you can not get screws in Zambia, it would be nice if you could pass Harald Nyborg and buy a package or 2 with!

Travel Advice

Arrival at the airport in Dar es Salaam:

• Arrival Dar Es Salaam. It is recommended to raise 250,000 Tanzanian shillings per. pers at the airport (1 U.S. $ = 1505 tsh = 5.5 euro). This is to cover the cost of food, taxi and other small items.
• Take a taxi from the airport to Dar center (costs basically 25USD). This price can be negotiated down to 15000-20000 tsh or U.S. $ 15 if you have the patience for it.

Visas:

• Tourist visa for Tanzania purchased upon arrival at the airport. It costs U.S. $ 50, payable in cash at the counter after landing. If you do this you must again when traveling from Zambia to Tanzania, pay 50 USD. To avoid this and save some money, you can buy a visa from home through the Swedish consulate. Look at their website.

Accommodation:

• If you will be staying in Dar before train or bus, it is recommended to stay at Jambo Inn, located on Liberty Street - most taxi drivers know where it is. Website; www.jamboinnhotel.com. For a double room with tab and a private bathroom + toilet, it costs approx. 26 USD per. night, incl. breakfast.
• It is recommended to pay in USD, but they also receive tsh, however, a bad exchange rate.
• Jambo Inn has a restaurant attached to the hotel, which makes good Indian food, where you can eat for about 10,000 tsh per man. An alternative eatery is Chef's Pride 3 min walk or Al'Basha about. 10 min walk from Jambo Inn, in the same price range.

Attractions in Dar:

• It is advisable to go down to the harbor and further out to the local fish market situated outside of the tower seen from the harbor. Down by the harbor must, however, be prepared for lots of people who want to sell a trip to Zanzibar for example, or Safari. The walk out to the fish market takes approx. 1 hour each way, keep water temperature in Dar located around 31 degrees.
• You can also take Kigamboni ferry down from the harbor to the southern beaches where the water is cleaner and more exotic nature.

Departure from Dar with Tazara Train:

(It is also possible to take a bus if you wish)

• The train is a true African experience and be tested. If you / I choose the train, it's a good idea to book a train ticket home, at the very latest a week before. Send an email with the desire for booking on first class, with name, date and how many seats you want and ask for a confirmation. mail. Send reservation to mail dmdhq@tazarasite.com , and print it out. Attention! There may be delay in the booking confirmation, if it does not come before departure, then print your sent mail out anyway!
• The night will be moved around the people in compartments so that men and women are separated. It is possible to book an entire compartment to avoid being broken, if you wish. A compartment consists of 4 beds in first Class and costs approx. 184,000 tsh when traveling to Kasama, which corresponds to approx. 700 eur.
• Itinerary: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania - Kasama, Zambia - Mpulungu (Eventure Camp)

Tazara Train: Dar Es Salaam - Kasama

Tuesday at. 15.50 - arrival: Wednesday. 22.07 (Express)

Friday. 13.50 - destination: the night of Sunday. 00:31

• Check possible. website and print the itinerary of the train out.

• If you arrive / in 2 or 3 days before the train, so it's a good idea to go out and get tickets as soon as possible, as they may well be sold out. Booking office is on the Tazara station to which a taxi costs 10,000 tsh each way. Will you / I on the one of departure days, then take off in time to get the ticket. It is a good idea to be there at. 06.30. They open at. 07.00.
• Will you / I on the day of departure and have booked ticket, then go to the station as soon as possible.
• If you / I've picked up the tickets, then take further approx. 2-3 hours before. The train can be erratic and sometimes delayed so expect any. waiting.

On the train:

• Visa for Zambia purchased in cash on the train when the border is crossed and costs U.S. $ 50. It is only possible to obtain a visa for 30 days. This must be so extended when you / I come to Mpulungu, which only needs to be done before the 30 days expire. This should not cost anything.
• At the train can be purchased evening and breakfast. Dinner costs about. 3500 tsh per seat, while in Tanzania and about. 15,000 kwacha in Zambia. It is a good idea to have biscuits, fruit and other snacks with the rest of the trip. This can be purchased at Shoprite in Dar, a little outside the center.
• When the train is approaching Zambia there will be local around, offering to exchange tsh to kwacha. It is a good idea to change little for the rest of the trip.
• You also have the money to pay the taxi from Kasama train station to the bus station (train station is approx. 7 km outside the city). All in all, you need at least 100,000 kwacha.
• Remember to have tsh for the trip home before leaving Tanzania if you are going the same way home.

From Kasama to Mpulungu:

• At the train station you should be aware of his luggage and not let anyone wear it, since it can either be stolen or they demand payment for it.
• From the train station costs about. 20000-30000 kwacha for the taxi to the bus station in Kasama.
• It is recommended to take the bus Juldan, however, is Mwame and Germine also fine.
• The price of a ticket from Kasama to Mpulungu costs approx. 40000-50000 kwacha.
• The first buses run from approx. at. 4:00 pm until. 19.00.
• In Mpulungu, it is not possible to withdraw money, unless you have visa electron. Therefore it is recommended to raise as much money as possible in Kasama. You can max raise 1,600,000 kwacha (about 1600 million) per day on the Visa card. It is not possible to use mastercard in Zambia. Barclays is the bank that has the greatest potential to rise at. This can be visited on the way to the bus station in the taxi.
• Send a message to Glenn (+260974573483) electricity. Julie (+260979371716) at the time of departure from Kasama. Send the message immediately, the bus leaves Kasama, as there is no connection approx. 5 min. outside Kasama.

Accommodation in Kasama:

• For a night in Kasama recommended Thorn Tree guesthouse, this costs U.S. $ 50 per. pers

Arrival at Mpulungu:

• It sent back a message to Julie or Glenn.
• Wait for them by MAPS Supermarket. (Yellow and blue building)
• You will then be picked up by boat. The trip to Camp takes approx. 30 minutes. Dette kan koste 40 USD pga. de høje brændstofpriser. Har Julie eller Glenn et ærinde i byen koster det ikke noget.

Fra Lusaka:

• Ankomst til Lusaka lufthavn. Her købes visum. 50 USD. (Der kan være lang ventetid). VIGTIGT: Oplys at du er turistrejsende, ALDRIG at du skal arbejde, da det så ikke er sikkert du kan få 3 mdr. HUSK KVITTERING PÅ VISUM!
• Det en god ide at hæve nogle penge i lufthaven. (Barclays) Du kan max 1,6 mio. kw. (1600 kr.)
• Tjek in til bus kl. 15.00. Afgang ca. at. 16.00.

Tager du bussen samme dag:

• Tag en taxa fra lufthavnen til busstationen.
• Find busselskabet ”Juldan Motors” til destination Mpulungu – Lake Tanganyika. De forreste sæder er mest behagelige. Køb billet. (ca. 160.000 kw.) (plus evt. bagage-afgift, hvis de synes det er en god idé den dag.)
• Har du tid inden bussen kører kan du tage til ”Levy Centret”, som er meget tæt på stationen her findes supermarked og en masse andet. Her kan du købe hvad du har brug for i lejren (Myggespray mm.) plus mad til busturen. Hvis du går ud af bussen ved stop, så husk at spørge hvornår den kører igen så du er sikker på at komme med igen.

Overnatter du i Lusaka inden busturen:

• Tag en taxa fra lufthavnen til Cha-cha-cha backpacker Hostel (det hedder også Lusaka Backpackers)
• Det er en fordel at købe billetten så hurtig så muligt du ankommer til Lusaka.
• Tag en taxa til busterminalen og find busselskabet ”Juldan Motors” til destination Mpulungu – Lake Tanganyika. De forreste sæder er mest behagelige.

Ankomst til Mpulungu:

• Ankomst mellem kl. 6-9 om morgenen. Send en besked til Glenn eller Julie når du passerer Mbala og igen ved ankomst.
• Find MAPS Supermarked. Det er en gul og blå butik. Her kan du få lidt at spise og drikke.
• Her bliver du hentet af dem fra lejren.
• Derefter en sejlads på ca. 1 time til campen.

14th July, 2012 by admin

Just a few pics to show you how the camp has developed over the last six months. Come and visit again or for the first time.

As you see it becomming more appropriate to call it Eventure Village instead of the camp. So from now on we will refer to the plot as Eventure Village.

14th July, 2012 by admin

You simply won't believe how many man hours and money we have chosen to spend on the Gymnordic sports arena.

A fair etimate is that it will end up costing DKK 200.000 (DKK 90.000 sponsered by Gymnordic).

See some of the first pictures below. Why do we choose to spend this much money on this sports site?

Because it is completely essential to the school to have good sports facilities, and with the Gymnordic sports arena that will be the case.

Furthermore, we have a dream of getting a light system installed so the facilities can be used at night. This will then provide a much needed alternative to drinking at night for the teenagers and adults in the area. We can't explain how big a benefit this will be for the local community.

However, we do not hae the money for this light system. We estimate a total cost of DKK 100.000. Any ideas out there to how we can raise this money, or can you help? Write us on forening@eventure.dk .

7th June, 2012 af admin

The latest community project was in Katoto. The village is located north of the camp and kill about 80-130 indbyggere. Group 4 besluttet focus on health and the idea about a shower and a water tap came to life. This way the locals don't have to collect water all the way down from the lake and they can have a private shower instead of some quick washing by the lake.

A small dam was made in a creek nearby and the clean water is led to the shower and tap in a pvc pipe. The women of the village were truly happy about the result and gave the girls from group 4 some rice as a token of their appreciation. Katoto is the only village in a radius of 18 km with a shower and tap water.

5th June, 2012 by admin

Some of the but in Neighbouring Mbete Have not got a whole lot to do with sin hours. One of the frivillige groups changed that. Or the least gave them an option. They created a little park and everyone kan now go and play board games. How about some mancala / mancala ingeniously placed "inside" an old wooden boat or a game of checkers? It looks good and now att rainy season is over we expect a whole lot of time bliver spend here in the shadow with brains crunching over the next clever move.

5th June, 2012 by admin

One of the latest additions of buildings on the camp site is this little "hut". It's new toilets located next to hvor school bliver. The pumps operating on solar energy supplies water from the lake til cisterns. If you feel like trying yourself - go ahead! They are all fully operational

5th June, 2012 by admin

Do you want to try to obtain donations for Project Zambia?

5th June, 2012 af admin

Se nedenstående hvis du vil arbejde for Projekt Zambia (only in Danish)

30. May, 2012 af admin

Part 11

I Zambia er regntiden stoppet og så er der ellers fuld tryk på solen. Det er skønt og jeg må indrømme at jeg er ved at blive lidt afhængig af min middagspause i solen med en god bog..

Den sidste tid har været fuld af gode oplevelser. I starten af april på en af mine ugentlige markedsture, mærkede jeg pludselig en skygge bag mig. Da jeg vendte mig om stod Vickie og Lars bag mig og så tænker man jo lige – hvad pokker laver I her. Vickie og Lars var frivillige sidste år og savnede det hele så meget at de lige spontant tog en måned hernede i deres ferie.. De kom slæbende med 4 store tasker med alverdens gaver til alle – lygter med solopladere til alle arbejdere, parfumer og ting ting til køkkendamerne, mobiltelefoner og tøj og malebøger og farver og alt muligt godt til alle omkring dem. De har bragt stor lykke hernede – det har været fedt!

After a week we went to Lusaka to get Glenns parents and one of their two couples sharing. Before removing did we just buy new solar panels and a large diesel engine for our new boat. So was it otherwise on a week's holiday in Zambia and although the distances are large (relative to Dk), so it was cool to see what Zambia include can offer. We were a walk in the Kafue National Park and see the animals. We started to bump into a group of african wild dogs, which are some of the rarest animals to see. Then it went away with elephants galore, zebras, all kinds of deer, amazing birds, etc. Unfortunately, saved the lions for us, but you can not determine where they should be on safari .. Practice .. We also met Sebastian out there (Jesper Klein's son), who were out filming elephants for a new program. The kids know him, of course, not in appearance, but when I told him it was he who sings all the songs on one of their favorite CDs, so they appear it was kind of fun ..

After Kafue we spent a few days driving to get on to Mutinando - the most amazing natural area I've ever seen. It is rocky hills that stretch as far as the eye can see. Glenns parents had a cottage 2 canopied beds and a clear view of the hills. I think they were a little anxious to see how it would be, but it was quite an experience. At 6 o'clock in the morning at sunrise came the waiter with two coffee it was shown life! We had kids with down on a river with a small waterfall. They got their wings and came in at waterfall start and swam with the current down the river. It took a little effort, but they were very proud when they came up Otherwise stood on the 4 hour walk in the mountains and relax in front of the fire in the evening with a cold or two.

Efter turen har vi haft en uge på plottet. Det er fantastisk at se at alle der kommer herned, virkelig slapper af og nyder stedet og naturen. Man føler sig hurtigt hjemme og den sidste uge har vi haft op til flere tårevædede afskeder.. Hårdt, men dejligt..

Vi valgte at holde Albertes fødselsdag inden Glenn rejste ned for at hente en gruppe og hans forældre rejste videre mod Zanzibar. På den anden side af Tanganyikasøen ligger der en dejlig lodge, der virkelig forstod at forkæle os. De stillede kajakker til rådighed for os – børnekajakker, som ungerne var helt vilde med at sejle rundt i og så stod den på børnevenlig frokost – spagetti og millionbøf, som smager fantastisk, når man ikke får kød så tit, kage på stranden, 3 retters menu til aftensmad og afsluttende bål på stranden, hvor Alberte afsluttede dagen med at falde i søvn mellem mine ben.. Jeg har helt opgivet at holde fødselsdag på den rigtige dato, da denne dag ikke vil kunne stikkes..

Nu er vi så alene tilbage, Glenn er rejst, Vickie og Lars er rejst, Mathias er rejst efter 7 gode måneder, vores firekløver bestående af Marie og 3 drenge fra Viborg højskole er rejst og på fredag rejser 3. Gruppe. Så er vi Pernille aupair, tømrerJonas og mig og ungerne tilbage i en uges tid. Jeg tror det bliver godt med lidt ro, masser af søvn til ungerne, der trænger til det og hygge med vores 3 nye kattekillinger..

Jeg har ikke skrevet så meget om selve plottet og udviklingen her i denne mail, men den får I opdatering på næste gang…