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July 28, 2008
Rhodes to the unconscious - expect delays
It takes time to go to bed in Rhodes.
In England you just clean your teeth and jump between the sheets. In Rhodes, however, it's not that straightforward. Obviously you do clean your teeth, but there are then one or two other tasks to perform. First, you'll need to shower off all the greasy sun tan lotion you've spent the day rubbing in. Then, apply the post-burn lotion you got from the chemist, because you failed to apply the sun tan lotion evenly enough. This will save you much pain tomorrow.
But don't stop there, whatever you do. Next is the obligatory mosquito repellant. After full body coverage - and I mean full body coverage - remember also to take your daily anti-histomine tablet, to keep the itching to a minimum. With the tablet swallowed, you will then need to rub antiseptic cream on your existing bites. It feels lovely, and is one of the best bits of the holiday.
You then put some more anti-burn lotion on. I know you've already done this, but you now fear that the mosquito repellant will have washed it all off. You may then put on some more repellant for the same reason. This can go on forever, and in the end you must decide - which do you fear more: burn or bite?
You also clean your teeth again, because it was so long ago, you've forgotten you've done it. By this time, dawn is breaking.
Sleep well.
Posted by Mr Bojangles at July 28, 2008 01:41 PM