Nomad Backpackers

As I sit here enjoying the beauty of northern Michigan (thanks to Tom and Cindy Boyd - my in-laws) on Higgins Lake, I can’t help but face the reality that Justin and I depart in 2 months and 2 weeks.  That’s it!

I researched Japanese Encephalitis (JE) last week and it really looks like we are going to need to get this super expensive vaccination ($800).  If we are in rural areas and get bit by “the wrong mosquito”, we could end up with brain swelling and die.  60% of all individuals that contract JE die.

I’ve thought about most possibilities.  Couldn’t we just get the JE vaccination right before entering an at risk country or region.  Unfortunately, it is a serious of 3 shots that must be administered during a 4 week time period.

The next step is going to sorting out where are we going in south Asia and do we really need to get the vaccination.  I have utilized Europe on a Shoestring as it has been a helpful resource.  Next, I am planning to get a copy of Southeast Asia on a Shoestring and begin to sort out where we might want to go.

That is the next step in sorting out if we are going to get vaccinated for Japanese Encephalitis before leaving the country.

How much is your brain worth? Of course our brains are worth $800!