WHAT I WISH I’D BROUGHT IN MY SUITCASE.

Please contact Outpost Warri (see Contact) for more information on this subject.

Although everything can be purchased in Warri, availability is not guaranteed. The following list is intended to make your first two weeks more comfortable.

This list was compiled by two ladies who have been in Warri for a matter of weeks.

A can opener, Nails, screws, hooks and raw plugs, pliers, screwdriver (Swiss army knife!)

Tea towels, hand towels, bath towels, flannels, bath towels are provided with the float but poor quality - you can also buy locally.

Sheets and pillow cases (pillows if you have the room), provided with the float but quality is poor. Please note that some single beds are very large, 3ft.6in. wide.

Adaptors for European and 2 pin plugs to convert to British style 3 pin plugs. Fuses.

Oven thermometer, oven gloves

Small chopping board

Measuring jug or small scales.

Good sharp kitchen knife (in suitcase not hand luggage).

Freezer bags [can some times be purchased in Warri].

2/3 pairs of trainers for children

Sandals

Wellies!

Sports clothes

Sports equipment i.e. tennis racquet. There are a few ‘'loan''golf sets.

Small amount of all your first aid needs.

Small sewing kit (from a hotel?! )

Stationary and stamps

Small toys

Sun block and insect repellent.

Malaria Prophylactics to cover for a short period (about 2 weeks).

Plastic bags which are resealable or “tupperware”.

Sterilising tablets (Miltons)

Good torch (in case of power cuts)

Alarm clock/timer

Diary/Calendar

If you have a baby bring bottles, cups, sterilising equipment and all feeding essentials. Baby food and Formula is now available in the shop but at a price and supply is not guaranteed.

N.B

Prioritise your suitcases. The flight from Lagos to Warri is on a small aircraft and so it could be that all your suitcases won’t travel with you. Each suitcase should be numbered when packed so that you can make certain the most important items travel with you. It the past it could take a few days but now with new and bigger aircraft you should have all your cases sooner.

Consider bringing a cool bag full frozen cold cuts eg salami, ham , sausage ,filo pastry , cheese, smoked salmon etc. You can put it in the bar fridge in the Sheraton overnight. ( KLM) Please check with the airlines.