Seasickness and Malaria Meds

Oh the joys of living at sea and traveling to third world countries. I was lucky enough to avoid any sort of seasickness, but the first time we left Nassau and started moving, I was sitting in the Piano Lounge and just watched as the faces of everyone around me turned the color of parchment. Even though it's been a week I still see people wearing the wristbands and patches. I don't know why it has never affected me.

And just as everyone is finally beginning to get their sea legs, it's time to start taking the infamous malaria meds. I know at least a few people who were sick in bed all day. And I won't deny, they made me feel vaguely nauseous, but I'll consider myself lucky if that's the worst side effect. I've never been a fan of prescription or even over-the-couter medications, but one of our readings for Global Studies was a graphic depiction of malaria, including its history, and I'm pretty sure it scared everyone on board (who read it at least) into not questioning the necessity of being precautions.