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Bounce Away The Bugs
◊ Bounce Away The Bugs
"Bounce" Strips are those sheets you put in a clothes dryer for softening clothes and preventing static cling. I have found that these strips work quite well for keeping away mosquitos and, maybe, even no-see-ums. I usually tie a Bounce strip around my sandal and put another one my chest somewhere. By Joann Kobu


◊ El Codo Tests "Crocodile" Herbal Mosquito Repellent
Sure enough... just at sundown, precisely when the breeze died, no-see-ums started chewing on my ankles. I wiped some Crocodile up to my knees and.... By David "El Codo" Eidell


◊ •No-See-Um Protection? Pennyroyal Oil:
"As our token sceptic, David immediately challenged Lorena with, "Pennyroyal oil versus no-see-ums? You gotta be nuts! Right?" He later modified this statement, however, and offered to give Lorena's concoction a try on his next trip to San Blas, a small beach town long rumored to be the no-see-um capital of Mexico..... By David "El Codo" Eidell
 

Travel Tip

Where Next? Looking For A Beach

Hello,

I'm a writer who has been through an extended period of personal traumas and I am looking for someplace peaceful and affordable to heal and spend the winter and perhaps move to long-term. San Miguelle D'allende sounds a bit "discovered" for me. I've been living in an arid environment so a beach type environment might be a nice change of pace.

I would like to spend no more than $600 per month on rent. Less is better. I'm not necessarily concerned about a large american population. Someplace, simple, a nice market, clean, safe housing, . . . you get the point.

Thanks in advance for any help or resources.

Sincerely, Christopher

Carl replies: I agree that San Miguel de Allende is probably too "discovered" for you. On the other hand, if you want to rub shoulders with other writers, SMA could be worth a second look. As for possible coastal retreats, my suggestion is that you check out the smaller Pacific beach towns north of Puerto Vallarta. This area is also being discovered but it hasn't yet been trampled too badly. Rents range from cheap to sky-high, so take your time before taking the plunge. As for long-term, don't make any committments until you've spent a good deal of time in one place. The coasts are wonderful in winter but summer is another story... think "hot & humid"!
 

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Evan's Copper Canyon Photos

I met "Evan From Heaven" during Christmas in Cusarare several years ago, and invited the vacationing tightrope walker/juggler to entertain the local Tarahumara children. He was a major hit with everyone, adults included. Evan has posted a series of interesting photo galleries documenting some of his trips to the Copper Canyon and other parts of Mexico. Here's his website:

Copper Canyon Travels
 

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Mexico Gas & Diesel Prices

Doug Havens suggests that anyone driving to Mexico might want to check out current fuel prices at Fred Metcalf's excellent Information Pages On Baja California. Gas prices don't vary much from Baja to mainland Mexico, so this information can be very helpful when planning your itinerary. The page is not frequently updated, but gas prices are relatively stable in Mexico.

Mexico Gas Prices
 

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RV Solar Power

Taylor Benson suggests this link to a practical, no-frills power system for a Solar RV.
 

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Telmex Traveler Phone Cards

Call home from Mexico with prepaid Telmex phone cards. Available online. Rates are about 50 cents a minute. Suggested by David Eidell.
 

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