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by R. Garcia
Nov 26, 2007
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--If you are Hijacked.
-Do not volunteer any information, nor aid the victims of
the hijackers.
-Downplay your importance if your are questioned.
-Surrender your personal articles without comment.
-Do not be abusive or belligerent.
-During a rescue, stay down on the floor or ground and
behind cover u...See More/blockquote>
--If you are Hijacked.
-Do not volunteer any information, nor aid the victims of
the hijackers.
-Downplay your importance if your are questioned.
-Surrender your personal articles without comment.
-Do not be abusive or belligerent.
-During a rescue, stay down on the floor or ground and
behind cover until all violence is over. Expect rough
treatment from the rescuers until they have established
your identity.
--If you are taken hostage.
-Do not resist or aggravate your abductor. Expect to be
blindfolded or drugged.
-Do not panic. Stay calm and as rational as possible.
Although your fear of death may be realistic and
overwhelming, recognize that your responses may help you
successfully adapt to the situation.
-Manage yourself by remaining confident and physically
active.
-Make mental notes of your abductors, your surroundings
and everything that you can sense.
-Stay alert, stretch and exercise. Remain mentally alert
by writing, reading books, studying your abductors
language, or devising solutions to hypothetical problems.
-Gradually increase your request for personal comforts.
-Maintain your dignity and self-respect at all times. Do
no show belligerence.
-Try to develop a rapport with your abductors.
Communicate and cooperate with them fully. Becoming non-
communicative can depersonalize you to them.
by R. Garcia
Nov 26, 2007
/blockquote>
--First aid supplies should include bandages, gauze, tape,
scissors, and tweezers. An elastic bandage can be helpful
for strains or sprains.
-A topical antibiotic ointment is also useful to prevent
infection of minor wounds & abrasions.
-An anti-inflammatory drug such as aspirin or ibupro...See More/blockquote>
--First aid supplies should include bandages, gauze, tape,
scissors, and tweezers. An elastic bandage can be helpful
for strains or sprains.
-A topical antibiotic ointment is also useful to prevent
infection of minor wounds & abrasions.
-An anti-inflammatory drug such as aspirin or ibuprofen
can help relieve pain. An antihistamine can be used to
treat allergic reactions and relive itching from insect
bites.
-A topical steroid cream such as hydrocortisone 1% may be
helpful for treating skin rashes or relieving sunburn.
-A decongestant is useful for colds or sinus congestion
especially during airplane travel where cabin
pressurization can cause ear pain if the Eustachian tubes
that equalize the air pressure in the ears are
swollen shut. Note: Chewing gum also helps with popping
ear drum during pressurization of aircraft.
-If you are prone to motion sickness you also should carry
along some Dramamine or Ginger tablets.
-Sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15 since most travelers
will be visiting areas closer to the equator where the
sun's rays are stronger and it takes less time for skin to
burn.
-Insect repellents containing at least 30% DEET (Deep
Woods Off, Repel or Ultrathon by 3M) should be used when
traveling in areas where mosquitoes are present.
Permethrin can be used to spray all your clothing before a
trip (spray till clothing is slightly damp, let dry, then
pack). It will last even after 6 to 8 washes in your
clothes.
-For jet lag, melatonin tablets taken at bedtime may help
restore the normal sleep-wake cycle.
-Pepto-Bismol liquid or tablets; as a preventive measure
along with Imodium AD to slow down a bad stomach. Bananas
are also a natural way to help a bad stomach.
by R. Garcia (over 30 countries and counting)
Nov 26, 2007
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Pack everything of value in your carry-on luggage. Though
it may seem to be stating the obvious, if your luggage is
lost, even temporarily, you could experience problems that
are easily prevented. Insure to fill any prescriptions you
need, before you leave and carry an extra pair of contact
lenses or gla...See More/blockquote>
Pack everything of value in your carry-on luggage. Though
it may seem to be stating the obvious, if your luggage is
lost, even temporarily, you could experience problems that
are easily prevented. Insure to fill any prescriptions you
need, before you leave and carry an extra pair of contact
lenses or glasses, just in case.
Pack as light as possible and be sure that you have room
in your luggage for souvenirs. Pack clothes that can be
mixed and matched with each other. If going with a
partner, pack some of yours in theirs and vice versa, so
if a bag goes missing you will have clothes for both of
you. Comfortable walking shoes and loose fitting clothes
are a must. Wrap your toiletries in little (plastic)
sandwich bags; if they accidentally spill you won’t ruin
all your clothes. Remember that many airlines are
enforcing the "one piece of carry-on luggage" rule,
particularly when the flight is full, so pack your bags
accordingly.
As the saying goes, “take twice as much money and half as
many clothes as you think you’ll need.” Make copies of
your traveler’s checks. Securing replacements of these
documents when you travel abroad is much easier when you
can provide copies of originals. Credit cards are widely
accepted and ATM machines have become part of the
landscape in many foreign countries. But, you may still
find it necessary to carry cash when you venture into
small towns and rural areas.
Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visas, if
required. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency
information page of your passport!
Make copies of your passport identification page. This
will facilitate replacement if your passport is lost or
stolen. Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives.
Insert one inside each luggage; carry the other with you
in a separate place from your passport and with your spare
passport photos.
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I get lots of emails announcing travel deals. For those who
have traveled a lot - - where do you find your best deals?
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If you answered yes and happen to be a woman teacher,
(sorry guys)then you just might be the person I've been
looking for! Though I love to travel, I hate to do so
alone; and not only do my friends dislike most travel, my
kids are all too old for me to drag them along anymore.
(Not without considerable c...See More/blockquote>
If you answered yes and happen to be a woman teacher,
(sorry guys)then you just might be the person I've been
looking for! Though I love to travel, I hate to do so
alone; and not only do my friends dislike most travel, my
kids are all too old for me to drag them along anymore.
(Not without considerable complaint anyway!)
A little about me: I am a 41 year old mother of three who
teaches Pre-AP English and humanities. I love music, water
sports, snow sports, photography, reading, writing,
psychology, friendship, wildlife, nature, travel, and
learning new things. During my spare time, I do some
freelance travel writing and am working on my first novel.
I live in Texas and prefer a mix of
active/educational/adventure travel and look forward to
trips in Yellowstone, Yosemite, Big Sur, Alaska, etc.
by Rick Cohoon
Mar 14, 2008
/blockquote>
Teachers can save 10% off their summer cruises with Green
Light Travel's Savor Your Summer Sale.
The site is at [link removed].
/blockquote>
Does anyone know of a summer conference where I could
learn more about looping?
by Judy Mizrachi
Apr 24, 2008
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This is a unique one of a kind adventure for active and
fit people- ranging from beginning to advanced hikers.
Israel a beautiful country, only the size of New
Jersey and in that small area one can see snow capped
mountains, lush forests, and desert canyons. The
experience of hiking Israel is unlike any oth...See More/blockquote>
This is a unique one of a kind adventure for active and
fit people- ranging from beginning to advanced hikers.
Israel a beautiful country, only the size of New
Jersey and in that small area one can see snow capped
mountains, lush forests, and desert canyons. The
experience of hiking Israel is unlike any other- every
step is a step back in time. The trails are filled
with historical, biblical and archeological evidence
of our past. In addition, Israel's plant and animal
life is rich and diversified, in part due to the
country's geographical location at the junction of
three continents. Some 2,600 types of plants have been
identified, ranging from alpine species on the
northern mountain slopes to Saharan species in the
Arava in the south. Over 500 different species of
birds can be seen in Israel as well. As far as animal
life-mountain gazelles roam over the hills; foxes,
jungle cats and other mammals live in wooded areas;
Nubian ibex with majestic horns leap over desert
crags; and chameleons, snakes and agama lizards are
among the 100 reptile species native to the country.
Besides hiking, the tour is filled with activities
such as floating in the Dead Sea, rafting the Jordan
River, enjoying Druze and Bedouin hospitality,riding
camels through the desert, touring Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
and Haifa and other sites and much more.
The land package includes 11 full days of touring with
licensed Israeli guide, private coach all
accommodations, breakfast and dinner, all activities
and entrance fees and costs $2150. Airfare is additional.
Upcoming dates are July 2-12, Sep. 10-20 and Dec. 24-
Jan. 3.
Contact me at [email removed]]
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A colleague I met at the last CLTA conference told me they
were great for spring and summer travel programs. Has
anyone here traveled with them?
Thanks
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