Enjoying your report Crusher! I have to agree with you about the aggressive beach vendors. It was pretty bad at Christmas - people just out right asking for money..... Those bug bites are wicked....After being "eat alive" many years ago, I now apply Deep Woods Off on my feet & legs every time I leave the room! I still get a few bites, so I bring Cortaid with a dauber end to apply on any bites & it really helps with the itching & swelling. I bring a small bottle of Deep Woods every where we go. It is the only thing that works for me!Have tried all kinds of suggested remedies & they haven't worked. Yeah, I know the DEET isn't good for you, but neither are 200 bug bites! Bugs love me, hubby not so much! Maybe I should drink more alcohol, lol!