Its nearly Go day so I have done my first pack to make sure everything fits. I am actually really impressed with myself. (Smug mode) I’ve been really strict meaning I have space, and no need to jump up and down on bags whilst swearing and trying to force them closed.
To save money, and as I am going to be the one humping my stuff, I am using hand luggage only. I’ve also sourced an oversize utility waistcoat with so many pockets it’s going to be like a game of treasure hunt just to find my chewing gum!
Power packs are charged and checked, multi socket leads are secured and I have a solar kit and multitool ‘meeting’ me in Poland.
I have the complete range of pills and potions. Vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, indigestion remedies and, Imodium. Lots of Imodium…NOBODY wants explosive diarrhoea in a war zone. [also two squished rolls of the necessary sanitary paperwork]
My Ouch Pouch is fully equipped with my personal first aid kit. My ‘dog tag’ has my ID, next of kin details and blood group on it …just in case.
I have two water bottles, one collapsable to hold water being treated with water purifying tabs and one hard case so I can tell the real difference.
I’m also taking some fun stuff; I’ll be spending time with a family whilst in Ukraine and was advised to bring a small gift that represents my culture. What else is a girl to do but pick up some locally made Marmalade form the nearest Country Market.
I have every flavour of Tic Tac, a picture puzzle book, with colouring pencils and some hand made soap and a china thimble, my gran always had a chino thimble and I shall try to explain this to whomsoever I am staying with.
A lot of my kit will be staying in Ukraine with those who are in more need of them than I. I’ve also raised about £400 so far, which sounds so much better when converted to 22151.95 Ukrainian Hryvnia.
With average bread prices being 42.99–49.49 UAH for a 600gm loaf the cost of living in Ukraine is, on average, 57.5% lower than in United Kingdom a little money goes a long way to making a difference to those who will be receiving it. With a plan to purchase consumable items locally in Ukraine the donations will go so much further, Monies will be supporting local businesses and employees and the goods purchased will be going directly to those in need.
Liz In Ukraine 
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