Walking through a forest full of unfamiliar leaves and sounds felt strange. I felt uneasy not knowing which plants are sharp or induce rashes, not knowing which bugs are creating the constellations on my skin, and not knowing how the snakes would behave if I came near them. I was very alert, and out of my comfort zone in totally new territory. Yet, going into this forest to find one specific plant was the only task on my to-do-list. I love hiking through the forest and I was