MALaria

The whole machismo surrounding malaria amongst travelers is simultaneously amusing and scary. So many people have asked, challengingly, if I am frightened of it. How weak and stupid would I be in their eyes to say yes? The fact is that I am not worried about it as I am taking anti-malarials. Which many people scoff at, certainly in some places. However, I would rather take my Malarone and have less chance of getting malaria than be hard, not even wear repellent, and wait and see what else than some unsightly, itchy bites might come my way.