Posted 3/6/2015 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone.
We are back from a short trip to Costa Rica. It was a week.
It was indeed a pleasure to escape the cold winter we have had. The weather did not help to reduce my pain any.
The travel to and coming back was a full day. The pain in my arm has continued. I will get an x-ray of my C-spine tomorrow. I also have an appointment set up for an ultrasound on my shoulder/AC Joint.
I bought a good probiotic to take on the trip. I also purchased Pepto Bismol mint tabs. Both have helped my stomach. Will have to be vigilant in the days ahead, in regards to my stomach.
Despite efforts to ward off mosquitos, I did get one mosquito bite. It is red and itchy. I took Vitamin E and a cream that I used for ant bites with me. I did ask one Restaurant if they had white vinegar. They did not. In case anyone does not know, putting vinegar on mosquito bites does help stop the itching. I have just read that tooth paste is good. I have not tried tooth paste but had I known I would have.
Going down we were on a flight out of Toronto and heading to Dallas. We were to connect with a flight to Costa Rica. We were delayed out of Toronto and missed the connection to Costa Rica. Also, Dallas had a lot of snow. I frankly never knew Dallas got snow. We were then routed to Miami and then one to Costa Rica. Clothes were stuck in Dallas and had to wait for them to arrive a day late.
We ended up seeing monkeys in a tree right outside our room, next to the balcony. Saw beautiful hummingbirds and lovely flowers. Being away is a wonderful distraction from pain. I had a massage at the spa. The Massage Therapist had to be gentle as I have many painful parts of my body. Loved resting by the pool. Of all the Costa Ricans we encountered, all were very pleasant and helpful.
Another nice trip.
Loring
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