Tuesday – August 25, 2015
One of the many uncertainties of traveling is staying healthy. No matter how hard you try, things happen. Today was supposed to be a special day for our group to visit the Tiga Wasa Village School and have lunch with a local rural family. Preparations had been made, gifts and supplies had been purchased, plans were confirmed. But…..
Unfortunately, I had been ill during the night and didn’t sleep well. I informed Jumena that I would stay at the hotel to rest. I felt very tired and my asthma was kicking up as well. I drank some black tea with honey and retreated to my room.
After a bit of a nap, I went out with a book and sat in the shade by the pool to rehydrate and recover. It was one of the most brilliant ideas I’ve had in a long time. I really needed a down day and, after several hours, I felt much better.
By late afternoon everyone returned from the village with stories about the visit. A few of us walked to several establishments along the beach as the sun set.
Later, we met Jumena for dinner and he led the way to a local restaurant. I hadn’t eaten all day except for several Cokes so I was hungry. The lightly fried rice was very good!
