To Hawaii and Back
WOW! I actually made it to Hawaii for a week and back. See more about my trip at my other blog . I actually did better in Hawaii than I have been doing in a long time! Why? It wouldn't have been the heat; the temps in G.P. have actually been higher this summer than it was in HI. (My feet still swelled alot from the heat and I had to keep ice and antifungals on my toes,). I think the main reasons were: 1. I had access to a pool at the hotel and I worked out in the water twice a day (as opposed to my usual 3x a week); 2. I had a good night's sleep every night, no jet lag (who knows why?) 3. my husband was available and very willing to do all the lifting and hauling baggage (bless him); 4. I used wheelchair assistance at all the airport connections. Other factors may include the higher oxygen levels and humidity, the stress-free schedule, and the minimal road travel involved. I do fine on planes; in fact I enjoy riding on them. But I think reasons 1 and 2 are highest on the list. ...