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(@beachgirl)
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What all should i know for mid/late march visit
I have already asked about crime/safety and gotten advice on where to eat/drink.

What about bugs? roaches?
weather?
grocery stores in Cruz Bay?
what are the most important items to bring other than sunscreen, swimsuit and towel.

cheers,
P

 
Posted : February 19, 2006 9:54 pm
(@bassman)
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All you need is your swim suit, towel sunscreen and cash. The rest is not worth worrying about or something you can't do anything about anyway.

Bassman

 
Posted : February 19, 2006 10:01 pm
(@beachgirl)
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Thanks!!! sounds like the place for me.

 
Posted : February 19, 2006 10:20 pm
(@crickett)
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Don't forget an appetite and a thirst!
Bug spray might come in handy too... mosquitos and no-seeums.

crickett : )

 
Posted : February 22, 2006 2:37 pm
(@ms411)
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If mosquitoes love you (and you'll know they love you if you've ever been to a place where they're numerous - THEY BITE YOU!), please bring OFF! or whatever you normally use. I've found that many people are not bothered by mosquitoes, but those of us that are, ARE FEASTS for the mosquitoes. Better to come prepared than be bothered even 10 minutes until you can get the spray or whatever.

There shouldn't be any other bugs...

 
Posted : February 22, 2006 5:28 pm
(@bluwater)
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Yes, there are bugs. You might encounter...

flying cockraoches...big ones. I am not trying to scare you, but these are fresh in my mind becuase I just returned and saw several of these around....most outside...one inside. They are about as long as my pinky and have wings the same length. I never saw one fly...but they were on thre ground when saw them. The one in my villa was dead when I saw it, so I guess they fumigate and it worked!!

Also, centipedes. Long and darm black...like big black worms with tiny legs. Never saw these inside, but saw a few outside. I also saw tiny black worms in side (not sure what these are, but I always seem them in villas - usually dead).

Ok, then, of course, the lizzards and geckos can get inside. I was in the bedroom in the dark one night (walking) and something jumped onto my arm near my shoulder. I knocked it off and saw it run across the bathroom floor (had the light on in the bathroom) - I'm sure it was a gecko since it didn't run all that fast, but my eyes were still trying to focus(I hope it was!). That was the only one I saw inside. I usually see more of them in the villas.

Frogs - yes, have seen plenty of these down there. They look like fat toads and they stick to things like walls. If you leave a light on outside and go out to check late at night, you might find one of these guys near the light.

What do you need to deal with these creatures - a stiff drink and a sense of humor!

 
Posted : February 22, 2006 7:15 pm
(@bassman)
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Bluewater,
That frog by the light was your island bug zapper!! Works pretty good too I bet.

Bassman

 
Posted : February 22, 2006 7:59 pm
(@beachgirl)
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Thanks for the info!! i will definitly bring the bug spray. i cant wait to get there. even with all the creepy crawlies!

 
Posted : February 22, 2006 8:37 pm

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