But I don’t think this is the kind of map that would help Dora and Boots. No, this map is on my right leg and is a map of the veins that a vascular surgeon will be removing tomorrow morning. He promises just a few tiny incisions, lots of bruising and swelling and a lovely compression dressing that I will wear for a few days.  Then in a few weeks, the road map that has been prominently on display on my right leg since I was in high school will be gone. Even better, the pain and swelling I have been dealing with for a couple years related to my dysfunctional circulation will be gone. In the meantime, I have this awesome sharpie pen tattoo to enjoy.