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  • April 16, 2012 at 1:16 am #22460
    vjones
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    P.S. - If I missed anything, please feel free to add to the list!

    April 16, 2012 at 4:13 am #22461
    Anonymous
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    On Saturday, a few of us had been discussing different bug sprays. I went on Amazon.com, and I saw that the Avon Skin So Soft bug stuff is pretty cheap. Some also has sun screen added to it. FYI

    April 16, 2012 at 4:14 am #22462
    Anonymous
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    Oh, Dyliss--- the other travel website I was trying to think of on Saturday is Magellan's. They are a little spendy, but they do have those pouches and purses we were discussing.

    April 16, 2012 at 9:41 am #22463
    Anonymous
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    A good tip that I received today was to use bottled water to brush your teeth.

    April 16, 2012 at 9:49 am #22464
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Hi,

    Here's the link to buy this bug repellant online. It's not on sale right now and currently costs $16.00 a spray can. It sometimes goes on sale for half off. I stopped buying the type with the sunblock in it because it stained all clothes (hopefully, the other type doesn't stain). http://shop.avon.com/shop/search.aspx?find_spec=skin
    edited by ccable on 4/17/2012

    April 16, 2012 at 3:47 pm #22465
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Thank you, Venus! This is very helpful!

    April 16, 2012 at 3:50 pm #22466
    Anonymous
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    I just got a good one from amazon. They have a wide selection. I got a leather one and it is very soft and has plenty of room for passport.

    April 17, 2012 at 7:50 am #22467
    Anonymous
    Guest

    I just called the Kaiser Travel clinic and they made suggestions for bug repellant. The clinic doesn't like Skin-So-Soft because it sometimes stains clothes, so she suggested
    Sawyer Controlled Release and to prewash clothing in Permethrin. The Permethrin makes your clothes become insect repellant for several days. These items are available through sporting good stores like REI or Sports Challet.

    April 18, 2012 at 1:47 am #22468
    Anonymous
    Guest

    What airline are we flying on?

    April 18, 2012 at 10:55 am #22469
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Hi, All! I just ordered an umbrella and reversible skirt from a cool site called GOlite.com. It specializes in Light baggage and accessories for travel. I also got the Lonely Planet's DISCOVER CHINA book through Amazon. Its great for those of us who have never been to China.

    April 18, 2012 at 11:14 am #22470
    Anonymous
    Guest

    I wonder if anyone can tell me if you think a waterproof backpack is a good idea? Roc Gear, Inc. has some on sale for about $50.00.

    April 19, 2012 at 3:24 am #22471
    vjones
    Spectator

    Hi Catherine,
    We haven't confirmed our flights yet, but when we do I'll let send you the flight confirmation via email.

    April 24, 2012 at 2:21 am #22472
    Anonymous
    Guest

    I like Mary's idea of looking at travel books before we go. What was the name of the book Rudy was passing around? It looked pretty informative.

    April 25, 2012 at 2:31 pm #22473
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Try this site for practicing mandarin. Its fun and you can listen and drawW http://www.skritter.com/tryit

    April 29, 2012 at 2:02 pm #22474
    Anonymous
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    I have been using the free service livemocha.com. it's good and simple to use.

    Has anybody tried some of the tranyslators for iphone and android? What I want is a device that records my voice so I can hear it playback.
    edited by jdarrough on 4/29/2012
    edited by jdarrough on 4/29/2012
    edited by jdarrough on 4/29/2012

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