Fear of Flying

Well as most of you know, I have a very serious fear of flying. I do not know why, I guess because the thought of flying to me is just very unnatural, however, it is the best and fastest way of transportation throughout the world. And this was no exception in Ethiopia. Travel throughout the country is restricted to buses, cars, and air. Well its a big country and if you want to see it the best way is by air from one place to another, and Ethiopia has its share of air travel, and a lovely fleet of propeller planes, which just gave me the creeps looking at them. Everytime I walked the tarmac to my new destination I saw my life flash before my very eyes. The fear just got worse and worse with each flight but somehow I survived. I must say that each time the plane malfunctioned we were switched to a new and "improved" plane which never seemed to make me feel better, and the animated stories provided by everyone...where do I start Jennifer, there is no need to fear there was this one time when the engine blew on flight, and we managed to land safely, Jennifer don't be scared last time I was on the plane there was so much turbulence that everyone was holding on for dear life, and praying, but you will be fine. From those stories you can see how my fear of flying grew worse with each trip. However, I must say that despite my fear, and irrational fear of death just looking at the plane 14 take offs and landing later I am still alive and breathing, and had an absolute wonderful time holding on for dear life on my propeller laden flights from one part of Ethiopia to another.....life is full of surprises......