For better or for worse, ATMs won’t be available to us during large chunks of our journey. And, since the last time I checked most road side food stalls in Africa have yet to partner up with the major credit card companies, cash will be the king of currency while on the road.

We are faced with the unavoidable reality that we will need to carry more cash with us than is particularly comfortable. What makes cash carrying even less fun is that light robbery is an issue in many parts of the world, including some of the places we are headed.

Most money belts are bulky, and the majority of products out there aren’t particularly discrete. Doug found an actual belt with a hidden zipper pocket, but for Aparna and I, who don’t have belt loops, we needed something different.

We searched high and low for all types of money holders, including bra pockets and money belts designed to lay across our chest. After a considerable amount of time searching, we finally stumbled across the most awesome solution!

The POWER POUCH™ sports bra, designed and sold by Gracie’s Gear and Training is a practical and comfortable solution to our money stashing woes! What’s even cooler is that the company’s founder, Gracie, is a dynamic, generous woman! Her company will be donating a variety of Gracie’s Gear threads to outfit Aparna and me for the journey. Gracie is no stranger to philanthropy and in her first two years of operations, Gracie Gives has donated to causes across the board. Her generosity continues with her support of our fundraising adventure, and we are super grateful to her for her enthusiasm, huge heart, and helping us solve our cash stashing woes!

14 Days until we leave London for Cameroon …