Ive been planning a trip to Thailand and Bali early next year, so todayI got this package from my mom today full of print outs from the department of defense saying how bad these places are.
And another one on diseases in SOutheast Asia. The CDC recommends I get about 15 thousand vaccinations from the Pharmaceutical company that pays the director the most. Horrible diseases that you never know where they will pop, things like Rabies!! Yes rabies, this is something they actually recommend you get a shot for.. just incase some little Thai boy bites you and there isnt a hospital in 1000 miles.
My poor mom, Im endlessly giving her things to worry about.
I think for her sake and mine, Im going to start eating all the disfigured and moldy things in my refrigerator so I can build up a tolerance to strange diseases by the time I get over there.
And another one on diseases in SOutheast Asia. The CDC recommends I get about 15 thousand vaccinations from the Pharmaceutical company that pays the director the most. Horrible diseases that you never know where they will pop, things like Rabies!! Yes rabies, this is something they actually recommend you get a shot for.. just incase some little Thai boy bites you and there isnt a hospital in 1000 miles.
My poor mom, Im endlessly giving her things to worry about.
I think for her sake and mine, Im going to start eating all the disfigured and moldy things in my refrigerator so I can build up a tolerance to strange diseases by the time I get over there.
I was in Bali last year and it is incredible beyond imagination. Go to Ubud for sure. I stayed on the rice paddys there and fell asleep to the sound of singing from the mosques, woke to the sound of birds & insects chirping at dawn. I think of returning there every day.
I didn't get any vaccinations before going, and don't believe that thay are acually necessary. Rabies might be considered a danger because of all the mangy stray dogs running around the steets there.
I miss the smells, the gado gado, nasi goreng, the little offerings placed with care all over the sidewalks, the late night wayang, ketchek, the people...
Thailand & Vietnam are next for me.
It doesn't seem like you are phased by the doctors or you mothers warnings. Thats good, because the most imortant thing is that you GO! Have you ever heard of Grapefruit seed extract? Thats what kept me well the whole 3 weeks I was there. You can get it at the "health food" store. Put a few drops in your water or juice and it will fight off any bacteria or parasite. Load up on Vit C too. As long as you have a strong imune system you will be fine.
Salamat malam!