Hives, Allergies and Infections

I ADORE mango in all varieties but my skin does not.  Every time I eat mango (even staying FAR away from the peel) I get hives on my lips, spreading to my cheeks, chin and nose (depending on how many I down).  I simply cannot stop myself from ingesting those delicious nuggets of tropical gold, so I simply endure the hives and count myself lucky in being able to consume the wonderous fruit.

Yesterday Sissy stepped on a bee/wasp/yellowjacket (not sure which) and this morning there were two red streaks climbing her leg.  We headed to the town doctor (urban health clinic) who looked all of 16.    He prescribed penicillin and tylenol, headed to the dispensary, gave us both Dicloxacilina (Amifarin)) and sent us happily on our way.   The charge?  30 pesos.  About $2.70.  The red streaks continued to climb, so I decided to give her the Amifarin as I couldn’t find any plantain leaves (a natural remedy for the infection).  I’m sure there around here somewhere, but finding someone who would know, figuring the Spanish translation and getting the leaves was taking too long.  I’ve read similar stories at the RV forums and was expecting a wonderful experience.  I don’t know why we’re carrying health insurance while we’re down here; it doesn’t seem worth the US expense soley to have it when we cross the border. 

Pike and Jesse met a boy on the beach today who is staying nearby for Semana Santa who informed him that at 6am dolphins frequent the beach.  Gawds.  I expect NO-ONE will sleep tonight for fear of missing the magical delphines.    I’ve been inside the trailer almost all day with Sissy, keeping her happy and reading and researching the sting.  Tomorrow I hope to visit a nearby RV park and exchange some books.