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  • My Skin Cancer Removal

    My Skin Cancer Removal

    I love the sun. Sadly, the sun does not love me. I’m embarrassingly pale. I never tan. I go from white, to pink or red, back to white again. When we travel, I’m always on the look out for sunny destinations. I want palm trees, blue water, and warmth. I always coat myself in a…

  • My High Altitude Simulation Test

    My High Altitude Simulation Test

    When I looked up information on having a High Altitude Simulation Test (HAST) completed, the information was vague, brief, and clinical. I couldn’t find anything about what the experience of having the test done would be like. I thought I’d post my experience for anyone who might be looking for a little more than the…

  • How Travel Most Likely Saved My Life

    How Travel Most Likely Saved My Life

    It starts in Belize. In order to get to the first zipline platform, we have to hike up a hill, and then climb a long, steep, set of stairs. Part of the way up the steps, I feel like I can’t breathe. I’ve been exercising every day, how can I be this out of shape, I…