Yummy dangly deliciousness is in the air. The first mangos have started appearing in the market and hanging from the zillions of mango trees in my village, and they are freaking delicious, and cheap since they're everywhere. Unfortunately mangos have a sinister secret: the ability to bring on varying degrees of allergic reaction. Apparently it's related to poison ivy. I haven't been afflicted, but some of my friends have.
Signs of a reaction include: swollen lips, tingly limbs, itchy legs, paranoia, and sudden dependance on benadryl. Treatment consists of the aforementioned benadryl or, if you're feeling daring, a visit to your local animist healer for some soothing homemade lip balm.
Day 4 of Amy's mango reaction, after visiting the healer. She's still considering eating mangos...they're that delicious.
I heard a rumor that you have to pay a tan (aka 50 CFA=10 cents) if you pick the mangos from someone's tree, but if they fall on the ground they're free for the taking. I think I might camp out under this one...
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