11-16-2004, 04:41 AM | #1 |
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So, I'm going to Belize for a field school in May. I'm going to be spending my mornings (7-12) wandering around the jungle, my head crained upward to watch and record the howler monkeys (aka: tree cows). the afternoons I plan to spend on the beach, and the evening (before going to bed early so I can wake up at 5am the next day) I'll be doing my homework.
Now, this will be my first trip abroad, not including the time I went to Michigan when I was 4 because that doesn't count since I don't remember it. What I need to know is anything about that area of the world (central america) from others who have been there. what to watch out for, what'll be useful, places to see (we have 2 weeks after the school stuff to travel and I'm thinking of going to Guatemala and/or Costa Rica). I already know I need Hep A shots and malaria pills and stuff, so absolutely ANY travel tips is appreciated. Thanx peoples!!
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11-16-2004, 08:51 AM | #2 |
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don't drink the water! lol
good luck, no real advice from me. i hope you enjoy your trip!
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11-16-2004, 03:53 PM | #3 |
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Good luck, man! Um, don't eat anything you cant identify!
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This is advice I got when I travelled to Chile (from a doctor that who with us): avoid drinking water (bottled water is okay); and eating anything you can buy on the stands, such as fruit (that's because they often pour water on the fruit to keep it fresh - fruit that you can peel is okay I think), prepared meals, ... Basically just watch what kind of things you eat and where you eat them (what kinds of restaurants). And try to avoid getting bitten by bugs (and monkeys in your case [img]tongue.gif[/img] ).
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11-17-2004, 06:27 PM | #5 |
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My youngest son went to San Jose Costa Rica for a semister.He lived with a family there for a couple of months.He loved it,of course he's a surfer which is what he did every wkend there.Matt ,my youngest,and his older brother go back there every year for from 2 wks to a month just traveling down the pacific coast and back up the caribian side.They love it! So you should have a ball.They rent small apartments near the beach for about 10 bucks .Good luck have fun ..
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11-18-2004, 03:50 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for all the advice guys, I had never even thought about trying to surf while down there.
We've been advised to bring some non-perishable food with us for the actual field school, but while I'm travelling I'll have to be a lot more careful I guess.
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11-18-2004, 04:45 AM | #7 |
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Stockpile Oreos! I don't think they grow there...
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