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  1. StephanieSD
    I heard back from the tour company and they've had gluten-free trekkers with them before so are familiar with the issue. Phew. I of course have to make sure I talk to the guide and the cook and watch the food prep carefully. And if I bring my gluten-free substitutes for the bread and pastas that they usually serve, the porters who carry the rest of the food...
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    Celiacs disease didn't slow me down a bit once I got used to the changes I had to make. You have to change your view of what "healthy" eating is, because it's different for you now. I run, hike, backpack, kayak, just started tennis lessons, planning to climb Kilimanjaro in 2 months, ... I've become more active since I was diagnosed because I have more energy...
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    I'm climbing Kilimanjaro in February. Has anyone else done this? If so, what were your degrees of success with the porters and cooks getting your food right? I do lots of hiking and trekking, but nothing that's a week long like this will be. I have to eat continuously when I'm hiking and I'm afraid I'll have to bring so much food my pack will be too heavy...
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    Hello! I'm in Burundi! I moved here from the U.S. and I have a friend here who's a Celiac from South Africa. I'm not sure what sort of imported goods you can get where you are, but Commonwealth countries are usually very good with food labeling and I've had luck finding some baking mixes from the UK, South Africa, New Zealand, and even India that say "gluten...
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    I've done travel backpacking and I'm just getting started wilderness backpacking. (Conditioning to climb Mt. Kilamanjaro next year!) For travel, I found that bringing my own hot cereal was about the best thing for me. Even the saddest breakfast buffet at a motel will have some hot water and the cereal can be so comforting. Hostels with kitchens are awesome...
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    I haven't seen too much about malaria pills here so I thought this info would be handy. I'm moving to Africa and must take a malaria pill for the next 2 years. According to my doctor, mefloquine, doxycycline, and malarone are all gluten-free (at least when manufactured in the U.S.-- I don't know about other locations). I'm keeping my fingers crossed that...
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    "Sans" gluten, of course! My brain's not quite in French mode yet. Thank you very much!
  8. StephanieSD
    Hello! I'm new to the forum. I've been poking around looking for information to help me with my move to Bujumbura, Burundi, in East Africa. I'll be stocking up on all my favorite baking mixes and cookies and crackers. But I'm wondering what local foods might be okay for me, if any (besides your basic fruits and veggies). I know not all the baking there is...
  9. StephanieSD
    Open Original Shared Link I second Lilit Cafe! It's so nice to be able to sit down and order pizza and beer just like everyone else!
  10. StephanieSD
    I've driven across the country twice since I was diagnosed and with a little planning beforehand, the trips were a breeze. We didn't have the option of all hotels with stoves or microwaves in them so I unfortunately ate a lot of cold food. What helped me was instant hot cereal packets (I get Alti Plano Quinoa Flakes); any hotel with even a meager free breakfast...
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