carrying 6 laptops through big airports with a bad heart
We're finally heading back after years of bouncing around as digital nomads—my wife and daughter finally got their visas! But now, I'm staring at this mountain of tech: six laptops, four of them massive 17-inch beasts. And just my luck, I recently found out my heart's in pretty rough shape. Not exactly the news you want before a long trip.
Barranquilla airport in Colombia is a breeze—tiny, barely any walking. But once we hit Miami and New York, it's a whole different story. Those airports are endless, and I know from past trips that the walk from one gate to another can feel like a marathon, especially when you're lugging heavy bags.
Here's my plan: two laptops in my backpack, two in a rolling carry-on, and the last two (the lighter ones) in my wife's bag. I really don't want to use those airport transport carts—I mean, I'm not ready to admit defeat just yet! But I can't help but worry about my heart giving me trouble halfway through the terminal. It's frustrating to feel like I have to choose between my pride and my health.
Has anyone figured out a way to make hauling heavy electronics through these giant airports less of a nightmare, especially if you're dealing with health issues? I already quit drinking, so at least dehydration won't sneak up on me this time. Still, I can't shake the feeling that I'm missing some clever trick that could save my back—and my heart.
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