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Anybody ever tell you to "Take A Hike" well here's your chance. Rota has many hiking choices from a stroll on the beach, island roads, jungle paths to some serious cliff line trails. Take water!!! This cannot be emphasized enough. It is very easy to get dehydrated
while out hiking as it is hot, humid and you sweat a lot.
Wear a hat, bandana or some type of head protection.
Wear a pair of good quality sunglasses.
Wear good shoes for the terrain you will be in. Rugged boots or hiking shoes for the
jungle preferably with ankle support or reef shoes/booties for the ocean, tide pools & beaches.
Bug repellant for the jungle.
Sun screen with the correct protection to match your skin type. This is especially important for the
beach or out on the water where you have the added sun reflection off of the water.
Back pack. Good for carrying water, a snack, camera and anything else you think you
might need or want.
A good machete for serious jungle hiking.
It is always good to let someone know where you are going and how long you plan on
being out, especially if you plan on some serious jungle hiking.
Boonie bees, a small island wasp that will give you a wicked sting even through
blue jeans. You will know it if one stings you.
Dehydration - very easy to do. Drink lots of water not alcohol, caffeine or soda with sugar.
The Sun!!! Sunburn of varying degrees, sun stroke and heat stroke.
Unexploded ordnance - Bombs, bullets, grenades, etc. Rota was the site of WWII
action and a lot of things got left behind or buried. Do not pickup or handle any of these materials as they can still be dangerous
even after 70+ years. You can report any findings to an island resident or the local police.
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