TFAHR Macedonia Expedition 2009
What To Bring
What To Bring
Towel. The hotel will provide towels (changed once a week). If you stay in a hostel or private home on weekends,
you may need your own towel.
Water bottle. Or you can buy big bottles of water in the market and re-use them a few times.
Sunscreen.
Weekend clothes. Modest clothes in case of visits to monasteries or mosques. That means arms and legs need
to be covered, and women’s heads. Some monasteries might require a skirt for women (below the knee). Outside
of religious establishments, people in Macedonia do not dress particularly modestly; you can wear whatever you
would normally wear in North America or western Europe.
Swim-suit. There is no swimming pool at our hotel, but there may be opportunities to swim on the weekend.
Jacket or sweater.
Any prescription or over-the-counter medicines you might need.
Toilet articles. Soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, etc. are available in the shops in town if you need to
replace something. The hotel will probably not provide soap or shampoo.
Wash cloth, sink plug and hair dryer, if you think you will want them. These will not be provided by the hotel.
Ear plugs. There may be weddings with music late into the night at the hotel.
Mosquito repellent, or protective clothing to wear at night.
Adapters for any electrical devices you bring. Both Macedonia and Greece follow the European standard, 220V to
240V / 50Hz to 60 Hz. You will need a voltage converter for any devices that do not follow this standard. You will
also need the standard two-prong plug adapter that is used in continental Europe.
Alarm clock.
Rain gear – umbrella or raincoat.
Books. If you want to read in your spare time, it is best to bring something from home. You may find books or
magazines in English or other languages on the weekends, but they are very expensive in Macedonia.
NOTE ON YOUR VALUABLES: Although there will be locks on your hotel room doors, we don’t recommend you
leave any valuables in the room. TFAHR will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. We recommend you keep
things like your passport, money, and camera with you.
you may need your own towel.
Water bottle. Or you can buy big bottles of water in the market and re-use them a few times.
Sunscreen.
Weekend clothes. Modest clothes in case of visits to monasteries or mosques. That means arms and legs need
to be covered, and women’s heads. Some monasteries might require a skirt for women (below the knee). Outside
of religious establishments, people in Macedonia do not dress particularly modestly; you can wear whatever you
would normally wear in North America or western Europe.
Swim-suit. There is no swimming pool at our hotel, but there may be opportunities to swim on the weekend.
Jacket or sweater.
Any prescription or over-the-counter medicines you might need.
Toilet articles. Soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, etc. are available in the shops in town if you need to
replace something. The hotel will probably not provide soap or shampoo.
Wash cloth, sink plug and hair dryer, if you think you will want them. These will not be provided by the hotel.
Ear plugs. There may be weddings with music late into the night at the hotel.
Mosquito repellent, or protective clothing to wear at night.
Adapters for any electrical devices you bring. Both Macedonia and Greece follow the European standard, 220V to
240V / 50Hz to 60 Hz. You will need a voltage converter for any devices that do not follow this standard. You will
also need the standard two-prong plug adapter that is used in continental Europe.
Alarm clock.
Rain gear – umbrella or raincoat.
Books. If you want to read in your spare time, it is best to bring something from home. You may find books or
magazines in English or other languages on the weekends, but they are very expensive in Macedonia.
NOTE ON YOUR VALUABLES: Although there will be locks on your hotel room doors, we don’t recommend you
leave any valuables in the room. TFAHR will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. We recommend you keep
things like your passport, money, and camera with you.
REQUIRED:
- MASON’S POINTING TROWEL, 5 – 6 inches long
(14 – 18 cm). - GLOVES – Sturdy canvas or leather work gloves.
- NOTEBOOK – any kind of notebook for keeping
daily record of the work in your square. You will
transfer your notes to the official TFAHR record form. - HAT – To protect you from the sun.
| Mason's Pointing Trowel |
OTHER RECOMMENDED ITEMS:
Work clothes. Shorts and t-shirts are OK; bring your
oldest clothes! There may be brush or brambles when we
open new areas; you will want to wear long pants and long
sleeves on those days. Be prepared for very warm
weather (near 40 degrees Centigrade). But it may also be
cold, rainy, and windy (jacket weather). Almost every
morning may be cool enough for a jacket or sweatshirt. On
cloudy days when the wind is up, it can get quite cold on
the acropolis of Bylazora.
Work clothes. Shorts and t-shirts are OK; bring your
oldest clothes! There may be brush or brambles when we
open new areas; you will want to wear long pants and long
sleeves on those days. Be prepared for very warm
weather (near 40 degrees Centigrade). But it may also be
cold, rainy, and windy (jacket weather). Almost every
morning may be cool enough for a jacket or sweatshirt. On
cloudy days when the wind is up, it can get quite cold on
the acropolis of Bylazora.
| Sun Hat and Gloves |
| Very warm and very cold days at Bylazora. Many people wished they had brought a warmer jacket. (Click on photo to enlarge.) |
Shoes. Close-toed shoes for digging, not sandals.
Sneakers / trainers are OK, as are work boots. But don’t
feel like you have to buy something new. Shower shoes
(flip-flops) are recommended for the bathroom.
Sneakers / trainers are OK, as are work boots. But don’t
feel like you have to buy something new. Shower shoes
(flip-flops) are recommended for the bathroom.