Safety in Hampi, India What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?
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All Tribes Cafe is an open latticed hut that is very safe, but also very open. Be aware that creepy crawlies can get in, as well as mosquitos, but there was no evident danger. Make friends with the locals that are nearest to the hut, like Nargila– they were very helpful when said creepy crawlies were stuck inside;). We were there during off-season, so the area was quiet, but we felt pretty safe overall. P.s. Ravi, the milk man, is super helpful and kind! He always told us, “No need to worry, I am here. I will protect you.” He lives close by, so if you ever need anything, he is willing to help.
If you are with Pastor Christopher’s ministry, you will travel to Bellary on the weekends for church. The air there is very polluted which resulted in one of our Teammates developing a rash.
Pastor Christopher does not like if you play fight or wrestle in his Coffee Shop. I can’t blame him because it resulted in one of our Teammates spraining her toes after kicking another Teammate in the shin. Respect yo Contacts!
Ministry Summary
Ministry Summary in Hampi, India Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?
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Lodging
Lodging in Hampi, India Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.
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We slept at the cafe too, but we set up 4 of our tents on the inside. With the cafe being open air, our tents protected us from the mosquitoes and other bugs. There is a western toilet, but there is no toilet seat or running water–you have to pour a bucket of water into the toilet to make it flush.
We actually slept at All Tribes Cafe. Pastor Christopher provides mosquito nets, mats, and pillows. There is a western toilet and shower in a building separate from the coffee shop.
Food / Meals
Food / Meals in Hampi, India What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).
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You have a couple of options: 1) You can order groceries and make food at the coffee shop. Pastor Christopher will show you how to do this, or 2) You can eat out for every meal. There are a bunch of great restaurants in the area like the Laughing Buddha, Evergreen, and Hidden Garden. Our Team did this. It is really easy to eat out on budget which was $4 per day for us
Transportation
Transportation in Hampi, India What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.
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Medical
Medical in Hampi, India Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).
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Communication
Communication in Hampi, India Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?
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Financial
Financial in Hampi, India Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.
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Translators
Translators in Hampi, India List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken
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Most all the locals speak English, and the ones that don’t, still speak a little bit.
Off Days / Fun Activities
Off Days / Fun Activities in Hampi, India What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?
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Other Important Contacts
Other Important Contacts in Hampi, India Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions
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Tips
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Additional Info
Additional Info in Hampi, India Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?