Hello Ian and Linda,
Ian: no problem! I have long gaps when I don't check the forum, so I don't notice any delays 🙂. Like you, I'll rest when I get home. Normally I'd participate in any add-ons, as I feel that having travelled such a distance, I want to see as much as I can. However, as this is only a beach resort, which I'm not too bothered about, I thought I'd save those extra pennies for another holiday!
Linda: I was planning on taking dollars and credit cards. When travelling, I normally use a money belt to keep my cash as safe as possible, and once at the hotel pop it in the safe and only take out what I estimate I'll need for the day. I also normally spread any money around - I tend to wear combat style trousers that have lots of pockets! I'm not a great one for souvenirs, unless it's jewellery, so I'm expecting to use most of the cash on food and drink, so I won't be taking that much with me anyway.
I've just had my typhoid and tetanus top-up jabs, but have decided not to take anti-malarial tablets. Reading through the reviews, it would appear that quite a few people opted out, and so I'll just use lots of insect repellent, including spraying my clothes. That's worked for me so far, so fingers crossed!
See you both, and our other companions, on the 30th 🙂