By Chris Veneklasen on Thursday, January 4, 2001 - 4:04 pm: |
Last year in February my wife and I went to Bonaire (for the 1st time) and had any excellent time. Sunning, swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, and mosquito swatting at night! The locals told me that the amount of bugs was due to the heavy "rainy season" they had that year. What's it like this year? We're going back again the first week of February.
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By michael gaynor on Thursday, January 4, 2001 - 9:14 pm: |
A lot less rain so far. My mosquitos are trained not to bite me so I can't comment on thier thirst, but bring some repellent just in case.
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By Cors Boom on Saturday, January 6, 2001 - 4:57 am: |
I was on Curacao and Bonaire last year in january. According to the local paper last year's rain was the worst in 65 years. So I suppose it won't happen every year.
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By Josie on Saturday, January 6, 2001 - 2:52 pm: |
Definitely bring some repellent. We experienced last year and it was worst than the previous year. But, even that year, during the evening hours we needed to cover up and use repellent on exposed areas. At least, I did, my husband is more macho and put up with some bites. I can occasionally get a VERY bad reaction to a bite, so I don't risk it.
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By Kelly Hirsh on Sunday, January 7, 2001 - 11:55 am: |
You can purchase bug stuff locally... be warned the DEET content is VERY high but works great!!! You just have to de-tox when you leave Bonaire.
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By Carmen Mihelich on Wednesday, March 7, 2001 - 9:08 pm: |
I am planning my first trip to Bonaire in mid-late April. WHEN is the rainy season? Will we
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Thursday, March 8, 2001 - 9:17 am: |
Hi Carmen,
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By Glen Reem on Thursday, March 8, 2001 - 2:43 pm: |
It is always amusin' and confusin' how many fully suited
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By Gail Currie on Thursday, March 8, 2001 - 5:14 pm: |
Yeah, like we're going to get wet or something! Like it really matters right?
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By Jan Klos on Thursday, March 8, 2001 - 7:26 pm: |
Jake,
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By Glen Reem on Thursday, March 8, 2001 - 10:59 pm: |
Gail,
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Friday, March 9, 2001 - 9:25 am: |
Jan,
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By Gail Currie on Friday, March 9, 2001 - 6:16 pm: |
Glen - I must have been in the wrong line when they were handing out sugar & spice because I love to walk in the rain (when it's a warm rain and warm day) and I've never hand a melting problem yet. So what if I look like something the cat drug in - it's just too much fun. When I was a kid I used to run and splash in the puddles (without shoes- it felt better on the bare feet)
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