Ya I remember that time....Well its not for sure, I am currently waiting for the test results. Spent yesterday in the hospital and got injected with a pain killer (had one of my needlephobic panic attacks where my peru friends thought I was insane and had to calm me down). While a parasite sucks in general it especially sucks now because my Inca Trail is in 5 days and Nili´s birthday is tomorrow. At this point im thinking I wont make it to Cusco in time for her birthday, as altitude sickness on top of terrible pain does not seem too appealing to me, but maybe I will be there and healthy by the time of my Inca Trail. I already paid 40%, like $140 for the trail, though I suppose paying the other 60% and feeling like death for 4 straight days wouldnt be worth it. At least I have been to Machu Picchu before and will definately be in Peru again. Ah well it's all part of the experience I guess. It just sort of sucks because of all my friends I am the most careful when it comes to food. AHHH!
Ok enough of my complaining, aside from this I have had a really good couple of days. On the 23rd my friends and I were going to go to the Colca Canyon but I woke up feeling to sick to go. Thus, I spent the last 2 days on my own. Although I really missed my girlies, it was really nice. I spent alot of time walking around (only in the day in public well lit areas MOM) and reading my book. Then I went to a cute little sandwich place where I became great friends with the owner. Her name was Paola and for some reason she just loved me. Then I met up with a friend I had made earlier (once again only in public well lit areas). I got to see the wealthy side of Arequipa including a really beautiful country club (who woulda thunk there were country clubs here).
Anyway, thats the update on my life. While I am sick I am still super happy and content. Its all an adventure, fleas, parasites and all....
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
Poooooor Nicole, I really do feel for you especially as someone who has suffered from a parasite as well. Get well and have fun! Miss you!
Michelle
I remember the time joe broke his arm, the time I got those things all over my face in Utah, the time dave blew chunks at Nora's, but I cant recall the time you got a parasite.
be really careful with that parasite - its no joke. there is no way you should be doing the inca trail when your body is weak from fighting it off. take a few days off and rest and get better and meet your friends on the next stop. we did machu pichu less than 2 years ago.
Post a Comment