a long time ago we decided that we would travel light. if we couldn't move our luggage easily for a distance of a few city blocks we were packing too much stuff. in fact, we are often so under the airline's total weight allowance that i think we should get a discount . . . unfortunately, the airlines fail to see our point of view. the point is that we move around with ease while people who work in the tourist industry see us as their personal bank machine. for example, when we return a rental car someone is always there to lift our bags out of the trunk, another guy will put our bags into the van to take us to the airport (we often rent vehicles off the airport site as they are more reasonably priced), arriving at the terminal, the driver will then take our bags out of the van, then a skycap wants to move our bags into the airport . . . and they all want a tip. now i don't mind tipping when someone does a great job or really helps us out, but moving a couple of bags an average 8 year old could handle is really not in that category. i am always in a quandry as to what i should do. the minimum wage in mexico is US$5.25 per DAY (please note the use of caps). i suppose a few pesos would be ok if i have the change in my pocket, but what do you do? if anyone has a simple answer i would love to hear it.
when we first started travelling i often had stomach problems. i guess you could call me a delicate big goof. anyway, a number of years ago we read an article about a guy travelling through india and his solution was to keep your mouth closed in the shower. we have practiced that since. i think we all know about brushing your teeth with bottled water but i think we all talk, sing or just plain forget when we are showering. the other thing we do . . . with a big thank you to our friend bonnie, who is a leader in the travel agent business in canada . . . is carry grapefruit seed extract with us at all times. we even use it at home when needed. while in africa in 2004, bonnie was part of our travelling group. she told a story of a passenger who was so sick during the flight she on, she was sure he would have to be carried off the plane. she gave him about 15 drops of grapefruit seed extract mixed in juice (to get past the taste) and a few hours later he walked off the plane feeling almost recovered. it often works that quickly. it is however much like buckleys cough syrup. . . . it tastes awful, but it works! looking to pick some up for your next travels?? visit your nearest health food store.
gee i feel i need a nap in the sun...be back later
when we first started travelling i often had stomach problems. i guess you could call me a delicate big goof. anyway, a number of years ago we read an article about a guy travelling through india and his solution was to keep your mouth closed in the shower. we have practiced that since. i think we all know about brushing your teeth with bottled water but i think we all talk, sing or just plain forget when we are showering. the other thing we do . . . with a big thank you to our friend bonnie, who is a leader in the travel agent business in canada . . . is carry grapefruit seed extract with us at all times. we even use it at home when needed. while in africa in 2004, bonnie was part of our travelling group. she told a story of a passenger who was so sick during the flight she on, she was sure he would have to be carried off the plane. she gave him about 15 drops of grapefruit seed extract mixed in juice (to get past the taste) and a few hours later he walked off the plane feeling almost recovered. it often works that quickly. it is however much like buckleys cough syrup. . . . it tastes awful, but it works! looking to pick some up for your next travels?? visit your nearest health food store.
gee i feel i need a nap in the sun...be back later
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