Travel Advice from Whistling Shade What I have learned in the jungles of Guatemala by Kelly Westhoff 1. I have learned that I possess a curious knack for attracting cockroaches. 2. I have learned that you shouldn't step on a cockroach as a means to kill it. Cockroaches' eggs are stored in their abdomens and will squirt across the room when the roach is stomped. 3. I have learned that you should always wear shoes, always, otherwise it is likely you will step on a cockroach with barefeet. 4. I have learned that when you step on a cockroach with barefeet, it sticks and does not come off easily. © 2003 by Kelly Westhoff. All rights reserved. Home