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our wish list - big stuff, small stuff and lots in between
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Due to popular demand, here is a mish-mash wish list to help the willing decide what they would like to do/give/buy/bring for the geckos. From big things all the way down to unexciting practical needs... any of the following would be gratefully and humbly received.
:: HOTTEST ON THE WISH LIST (cheaply available here in Siem Reap!)
- Shampoo (we use it by the bucketload!)
- Laundry powder (for clothes)
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Dish washing liquid, sponges and cloths
- 'Oralit' - electrolyte satchets (available from any pharmacy)
- Alcohol swabs (for cuts and scrapes)
- Bicycle helmets
- Shoes (Crocs-style) - for ages 5-19
- Sandshoes/trainers/sneakers (for school shoes - ages 5-19)
- EPSON 73/73N printer ink (CMYK)
- Brother TZ Black on White Tape 12mm x 8mm (TZ-231) (the only labels that stick in the Cambodian humidity!)
:: TO BRING WITH YOU
:: IF YOU ARE ALREADY HERE
These are the things we constantly need and are easy and inexpensive to get once you are here:
- Underwear (older teenage boys' sizes) - boy-leg style
- Shoes (Crocs-style) - for ages 5-19
- Bandages, band aids, alcohol swabs and Betadine
- Cotton pyjamas (boys and girls, all sizes)
- Kids' shorts
- Large kramas (checkered traditional sarongs)
- Glue sticks
- Whiteboard markers
- Khmer story books (great range available at IBC, upstairs in Lucky Mall)
- Medical gloves
- A4 white office paper
- A4 laminating sheets
- School backpacks or bags
- Volleyballs (Mikasa Size 5)
- Bathroom cleaner
:: TO SEND BY POST, COURIER OR FREIGHT
Not to sound ungrateful but... ABSOLUTELY NOTHING please. The last generous donation sent from overseas was on the docks for 8 months accompanied with hassles, wasted time and financial demand.
:: THINGS THAT ARE NOT SUCH A GOOD IDEA TO BRING OR SEND :-(
- Textas or felt tip markers (they only end up being used once)
- Stuffed toys (we have lots and they sadly get filthy dirty)
- Skimpy revealing clothes such as mini skirts, halter necks, low cut tops (Khmer style is shy and modest)
- Synthetic clothes (weather is too hot and sticky)
- Playing cards (too reminiscent of the gambling games that contributed to their families demise)
- Plastic toys (we believe one of the reasons Cambodian kids have such wonderful imaginations and playing skills is because they haven't been inundated with toys, so why change something when you are onto a good thing)
- Lollies, sweets and soft drinks (check out the dentist list and you will know why!)
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