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| Posted On: | 25-Feb-2001 |
| From: | "kristin kallsen" [Kristin.Kallsen.....net] |
| Subject: | Re: [Roatan] cocoview |
Its messy but non-toxic to simply slather yourself with mineral or coconut oil. The no see-ums drown before they can bite. Its worth the effort if you are sensitive to the critters. It is also a good idea to carry benadryl pills and benadryl topical ointment. If you break the itch/inflamation cycle early you can avoid most of the discomfort. -----Original Message----- From: marge karalis Date: Sunday, February 25, 2001 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [Roatan] cocoview Becky, Thanks for the info and yes I hate you. Everything bites me. I'll try the cactus juice, but you can bet I'll be bringing along DEET just in case Cocoview is out. We will be traveling from Detroit Michigan, flying to Houston and them Taca direct to Roatan. Have not paid for flights yet, so would appreciate any hints you may have. ----- Original Message ----- From: Becky Dayhuff Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [Roatan] cocoview Hi Marge: I like the cabanas best just because they're over the water and I love listening to the waves gently lapping the cabana support posts as I fall asleep. The no-see-ums are pretty much everywhere except on the dive boats but that's not a problem isolated to just Roatan....they're all over the Caribbean. As for the no-see-ums.......you'll hate me:-) I don't wear any kind of protection because they don't bite me....mosquitoes either. Don't know why....drives my dive buddies nuts as they're swatting and spraying and looking like they have the measles. There's a product sold on Roatan, and at CoCo View assuming they aren't temporary 'out'....it's called Cactus Juice. It's derived from cactus, of course and is all natural. You do have to apply it more frequently than DEET but if I had to use something, I'd use the Cactus Juice. DEET kinda scares me due to its properties and I've read that it can harm neoprene and some rubber products...and it smells. Cactus Juice has no odor. Let me know if I can answer any other questions. I've got one for you........how are you getting to Roatan, via what route? May have some hints for you on that. Becky ----- Original Message ----- From: marge karalis Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 3:32 PM Subject: [Roatan] cocoview Becky, Thanks for your comments. My husband and I are looking forward to our dive trip very much. What about the cabanas? I've been told to make sure we stay over the water because the no-see-ums will eat you alive. I'm suffering right now from those nasty bug bits that I didn't even know I was getting until three days later. What did you use to keep them at bay? http://www.roatanet.com | |
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