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Pelagic Trip I wish I didn't

To: Karen Pearson <>, Birding Aus <>
Subject: Pelagic Trip I wish I didn't
From: jilldening <>
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002 12:15:38 +1100
Hi All,

I went on the last seabird trip out of Southport, SEQld. It was my first
trip, and I wondered how to manage the seasickness aspect. I followed advice
and took nothing, as I don't have a history of travel sickness. I was sick,
but I still think it was good advice. You have to find out how your own body
responds.

I felt sick for a short while, then suddenly it hit me, I threw up very
neatly over the side, and immediately felt wonderful. I didn't regard the
seasickness as much of an issue. Just a bit more than blowing my nose.

The birds were great. Getting up in the middle of the night, driving for a
couple of hours,  being stuck on a boat in the middle of the ocean is not my
idea of fun, but it's the only way to see the birds.

Cheers,

Jill


--
Jill Dening
Sunshine Coast, Qld
26º 51'  152º 56'
Ph (07) 5494 0994



> From: "Karen Pearson" <>
> Reply-To: "Karen Pearson" <>
> Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 08:57:11 +1000

> After my last pelagic trip, while watching one poor girl be very ill, I did
> wonder whether first-timers should be advised to play it safe and
> automatically medicate rather than risk spoiling a day out on the water.  Once
> you are sick it is usually too late for any action.

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