Isn’t that peculiar? I am not afraid of flying, I only dislike it. How should I like it being suspended at 3000 feet on air inside a metal box while speeding at 400mph? And I am not even driving that thing. It’s simple not natural!
Even every time I used to take the surely short London-Venice flight (1hour ½), I have to admit, I was moody for days before the departure but it was something I had to endure to keep my family happy. I flew at least a couple of times a year for the past 7 years within Europe yet flying stress me out but I couldn’t cop it out this time to go to the other side of the globe.
So, how do I get to go on a rtw trip? I guess the desire of traveling to unknown places overtook it my “discomfort” of flying. Plus, after being stuck on a plane for 12 hours on our first flight rtw London-Hong Kong follow, few months later, by the 7 hours Singapore to Melbourne, I found a way around to battle my anxiety while onboard: enjoy the free drinks! After few trials, I can confirm that alcohol has a different effect at high-flying and with two drinks I left on the ground all my worries and sometimes even slept as a baby.
So far we took already 8 flights and, after all, I am starting appreciate flying more and more especially after a crazy bus ride to the Peak in Hong Kong, travel on a Tuk-Tuk in Bangkok and a 16 hours and ½ journey packed on a bus from Sydney to Melbourne, never again!
Still, l envy Marta which she is only stress out to miss a flight and can sleep all the way through it as soon as she step onboard.
Do you have any other remedy?
6 comments:
- At 17/11/09 5:52 PM Gillian said...
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I wondered the same thing for myself. I actually get scared in the air...for no good reason...heart-pounding, sweaty..verge of tears scared. After a number of flights now on our RTW trip I have found that routine, music, sudoku, adavan and gin are the winning combination for me! I still don't like it but I can get through it. Keep flying!!!
- At 18/11/09 10:32 AM Monica said...
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Haha! I never thought alcohol would be a cure for a fear for flying but I guess it works. I use to get air sick when I flew so I used those air sick patches and slept the whole way through. Either that or I had some Nyquil.
- At 19/11/09 3:06 AM Lifecruiser Travel Blog said...
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I use to say this when I gurgle (OK, drink!) whiskey when having a sore throat: it may not help curing the sore throat, but it gets more fun having that sore throat.... and I guess it's the same with flying... *giggles*
I'm not afraid of flying at all, but it can be a boring time and if unlucky even a very uncomfortable time. I've long legs. I say no more... - At 19/11/09 6:30 AM Marta said...
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i am not afraid of flight ever but recently when the entrateinment system on my seat didn't work it was definetly the most boring flight ever. i have to tell you that i did complaint and got some extra miles in return to keep me happy, it kind of work
- At 19/11/09 3:24 PM Jack said...
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I didn't use to get worried when flying, but it's gotten worse in the last few years. I think it's because I feel I've got more to lose now, rather than just getting more nervous in general (yes, I like to rationalize!)
- At 21/11/09 5:52 PM Anil said...
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One thing that really helped me was to go skydiving. I'm not sure why but my fear has really eased since then.
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