Jan, I haven't been in the forum for a while and am certainly concerned about your shingles. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you and wishing for a speedy recovery.
Jan, get well soon, maybe you'll have a mild, short-lived case!
Here are two visuals to raise your spirits- I've been thinking about two options for mosquito protection-
"Man in a Bubble"- a bit awkward to get around, but on a positive note might absorb the bad bumps while riding in the Toyota, or
Have a hook attached to the top of my head so I can be dipped into a vat of some appropriate liquid- either a repellent or what we used to call "liquid gloves," which starts out as a liquid then turns to a dry, rubbery film. It was something I used to protect my hands when working with fiberglass epoxy resin and other nasty stuff.
I hope your concern about mosquitoes is like mine....unnecessary. Can't say that it will be, but I hope it is. I honestly didn't have any issues with mosquitoes or tsetse flies. If I go again, I'll just have the hotel's spray and wipes. I won't bring any of my own along. As long as you are comfortable with your plan, it will be a success.
I know you have been chomping at the bit for this trip and can't imagine anything that will put a damper on it for you. It was the highlight of my travels so far and I am sure you will find it to be the same.
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I used Ben's wipes with 30% deet that I got at REI. They are easy to pack and I threw a couple in my backpack each day and they were great!
Here are two visuals to raise your spirits- I've been thinking about two options for mosquito protection-
"Man in a Bubble"- a bit awkward to get around, but on a positive note might absorb the bad bumps while riding in the Toyota, or
Have a hook attached to the top of my head so I can be dipped into a vat of some appropriate liquid- either a repellent or what we used to call "liquid gloves," which starts out as a liquid then turns to a dry, rubbery film. It was something I used to protect my hands when working with fiberglass epoxy resin and other nasty stuff.
I hope your concern about mosquitoes is like mine....unnecessary. Can't say that it will be, but I hope it is. I honestly didn't have any issues with mosquitoes or tsetse flies. If I go again, I'll just have the hotel's spray and wipes. I won't bring any of my own along. As long as you are comfortable with your plan, it will be a success.
I know you have been chomping at the bit for this trip and can't imagine anything that will put a damper on it for you. It was the highlight of my travels so far and I am sure you will find it to be the same.
Travel safely.