Pat, they weren't that bad---I just happened to get a few bites. It was always sitting at the computer, so maybe they were trying to tell me something. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />

Elizabeth, you can always start with the natural stuff and use the chemicals if you still get bit.
I just sprayed my feet with the high test stuff after a few bites and used a natural one I brought with me. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> Seemed to work.