It's the end of the year, and there are no travel restrictions this year, so will there be any major travel since the day before yesterday?
Yesterday, I also took a plane for the first time in a while, then changed to a bus and headed for my hometown. The inside of the plane was so dry that I could feel it right away. The announcement said that infection prevention measures must be taken, such as changing the air and disinfecting various things. There were also many families, and even small children were wearing masks diligently, and somehow quiet.
On the plane, I move my toes because I've had economy class syndrome before, and I also get acupressure treatment on my calf pump, which is weak.
The economy class syndrome did not occur on the plane, but a little while after arriving on the Tomei Expressway on a rather small motorcycle (250cc) for a long motorcycle tour, or rather, a trip home. It was an off-road motorcycle, but since it was only on the road, I did not wear heavy off-road boots, but work boots that I used for walking around town. My left foot is rarely used for hundreds of kilometers on the highway. I was surprised to see that my ankle was swollen. Of course, I went to an osteopathic clinic to get it checked out, and an intern and a nurse came to see me, which surprised me even more. It didn't hurt much, but there was a risk of blood clots, so I had it thoroughly examined, and in the end, I was given medicine for a few days. I recovered safely in a few days, and haven't had any problems since. Aside from motorcycle trips, I also suffer from hives caused by temperature differences, which I developed in Tohoku. I have experienced this at ski resorts, so in the end, rest is the best thing. Maybe my liver is doing its best, but it subsides in a few hours.
When I was young and traveling by motorcycle, I didn't worry about the dryness around my face and hands and feet. Now that I'm middle-aged, I feel the dryness inside an airplane. It's a super dry world. When I looked into it, I found out that the drying is done to prevent condensation by preventing rust on the aircraft. New aircraft are made of carbon, which does not require as much rust prevention, so it seems that things have improved considerably .
When I was planning an in-flight mail order catalog for my previous job, I interviewed the stewardesses (now CAs) and they were particularly impressed with the hand cream. Of course, I couldn't make it my own at the time, but I picked up a hand cream series with a picturesque Mediterranean image as a recommended product.
Well, the year-end and New Year holidays tend to be dry when you go home or travel, and the same goes for hotel stays. Adjust the temperature in the room with a humidifier, and use an all-in-one gel on your face. Don't neglect anti-aging care, and aim for "good aging" next year . By the way, I carry my own GA cosmetics with me, and use it as hand cream and on the dry areas from my shins to my feet. Please don't misunderstand, the instructions are for the face.
So, I wish you all a happy new year and thank you for 2022. Your patronage and reviews are truly encouraging.
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