bugs
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Sometimes we have to share our table with critters. We've been pretty lucky that the places we've stayed have had no bugs (aside from the odd ant or mosquito). I'm really not sure I'll ever get used to the strange insects in all of these places. Alex told me the other day that I'm going to have to - especially since it will probably be worse in some Asian countries and Australia. I realize that I may be acting like a diva, but I come from a place where all the bugs are dead for 80% of the year. What do you think? 
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That grasshopper is such a pretty green.
ReplyDeleteI love this blog!
Thanks for sharing the adventure!
Love it...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Mina. You should never have to get used to bugs. I just hope they keep their distance :)
ReplyDeleteI come from a state that's filled with annoying insects, and I'm still not used to it. Lol. At least the ones you're seeing are kind of pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou two are pretty.
ReplyDeleteUGH - I absolutely detest bugs...literally hate them all...
ReplyDeleteHowever, that little grasshopper is a pretty shade of green!!
Most bugs have a purpose in this world so they should be respected. That doesn't mean you always have to sit next to them...just respect their right to be sitting there. I find a plastic cup and a paper towel will capture most bugs easily so you can relocate them without harming them.
ReplyDeleteKilling bugs is bad karma anyway.
Aren't crickets considered lucky in China?
That grasshopper is gorgeous! If you are worried about that, definitely steer clear of Australia, the spiders will give you nightmares!
ReplyDeleteohhh no no no. noooo. noooo bugs. i mean, your picture is beautiful and the green is so vibrant, but i have an unhealthy fear of bugs.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh it's neon!
ReplyDeletei don't discriminate, i hate all bugs. if that makes me a diva, then so be it. i still hate them.
ReplyDeletejust able to catch up on the posts.
ReplyDeletedream life ... what can i say.
Well done!
I remember eating lunch with a Venezuelan friend in a Venezuelan restaurant when a cockroach scampered across the table.
ReplyDeleteHis response, "authentic!"
As much as I don't prefer eating with bugs, he's kind of cool looking!
ReplyDeleteThis rocks. Your story is amazing. And I think I have fallen in love with you two. I am quite the traveler myself and leave for Australia tomorrow for five months. I often find myself lost in thoughts about how I can turn my life into one big trip.
ReplyDeleteIf you come to Australia anytime soon, let me know, I'd love to show you around. Also, I went to South Africa for a summer two years ago so if you need any advice etc let me know!
- Becca
p.s. def a follower of the alex and mina story
Ahhh! That would scare me. I would probably yell really loud but quickly get over it LOL
ReplyDeletei am an insectophobe as well, but i have to say, having traveled to india [where the bugs seem to be much bigger and the mosquitos much more voracious!] and having lived in nyc, i prefer the india-bugs to the nyc apartment dwellers that the locals so fondly call *water bugs.* [they're 'roaches, people!] something about india being tropical, nyc not... oh, and don't get me started on the rats...
ReplyDeletei lived on maui for six years and never got used to the cockroaches. the tropical ones are a special breed indeed...they're huge! and they fly. yeah.
ReplyDeletei have to tell you that i swoon everytime i see your max wanger engagement/wedding photos. and did you guys get married just the two of you? so romantic. le sigh.
Thats a great moment. Thanks for sharing that. I too use Postcards only for my business Purpose. I always get the Postcard designs and get it printed only from Postcard Ninjas.
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