I'm also still attempting to adjust to the mosquitoes. They still have a taste for my new flesh and blood and they continue to leave spots all over me. Sadly, one of my students thought they had the dengue earlier this week, which is a pretty serious fever. It is passed by mosquitoes and if left untreated can eventually lead to death. Fortunately, my student is on antibiotics and he's doing fine now. For more info on dengue, here's a link to the Center for Disease Control's page on the fever:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/dengue/facts.htm
On to other news: I finally have an address!! We only get mail once a week, on Thursdays, but if you would like to send anything down here, this is the address:
William Flinn
Escuala Anaco
c/o Jet Cargo International
H & P de Venezuela
PO Box 020010, M-42
Miami, FL 33102-0010 USA
I know that will result in many, many questions, but that's the address. More info on a cell phone number to come soon (hopefully...I have it, but I need to get it activated).
I hope to hear from you soon!
God Bless
8 comments:
That is quite and address.
DAD
Happy Birthday, Bill,
I hope all is well with you. I am enjoying your Venezuala experiences! I wish I had an answer for the mosiquitos. When I was in Pakistan, we used a netting that I didn't mind at all. At least I could sleep. Is it at night they bother you, or all the time? Enjoy your day and God Bless you!
TLT
Terry!! Thanks for the message! The mosquitoes usually get us during the day, especially in the classrooms (they sneak up on my kids) and when we are working at night. I actually have them waiting at my door so that when I open and close it, they sneak in!! I've been told that when the dry season comes, they will disappear, so I'm looking forward to the second semester!
I hope your birthday went great. I know it would be hard to beat a ride on the Nile, but, I hope you found something to make you smile. Such a difference from Egypt. I know you really wanted to see rain, now you are probably tired of it. Please take care and hopefully the mosiquitos will get tired of that Iowa blood.
AML
hey bill... have you tried putting a bounce dryer sheet in your pocket? supposedly thats one of the best way to ward of the beasts : ) also... try showering - that always helps - jk!
Hi Flinn,
I came across your blog when looking for info of "anaco" on the internet. I got a job in Anaco.
I am now preparing for my moving to Anaco. Would you advise me what to bring/prepare (clothes, and other nessacery personal stuff)?
Thanks and Have a good day,
Eric
P/S: I'll visit ur blog again for your advice.
Eric,
The weather here is pretty warm (it being the tropics and all). I would bring light-weight clothes. Most of the locals wear jeans most of the time, which you will get used to (even though it's warm).
Right now is the rainy season and it rains almost daily. Mosquitoes are a bit of a problem, so if you have bug spray, you can bring it, but it can be found in most stores.
As for home items, we don't have many shops here in Anaco (or places to buy home items). There is one store, but many electronic appliances are expensive, so if you have any of those you need, bring them too. You can buy towels, sheets and things like that down here.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. You can also visit our school website, where there is a list of things to expect in Anaco and Venezuela in general. It's a pretty useful tool and it's under the "Employment" link.
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