ange in africa...again one aussie girl, 6 weeks, back to the continent that captured my heart

at least its not malaria

KENYA | Thursday, 6 September 2007 | Views [749] | Comments [4]

well, turns out that touch of dehli belly i spoke of on my last post is actually a tummy infection and i'm now on anti biotics. but still i spent the last 3 days feeling like shite and thinking i had malaria. on tues nite i was sitting on the couch sweating with fever and half passing out, when one of my host family looked at me, then turned to one of the others and said something in swahili, and the only word i caught was 'malaria'. i then asked her what she said and she goes to me 'you're pale as a ghost, your lips are grey, its malaria'. i felt like crying. i went and had a test at the chemist which came back negative but they said you can still have it, its just not in your bloodstream yet. so i said to myself for about the 3rd time, if i'm not feeling better tomorrow i'll go to the hospital. so yesterday i finally hauled my ass to the hospital, which had surprisingly good facilities and they told me its an infection from dodgy food and or water. the whole being in a foreign country, being sick and not knowing whats wrong, havingto go to hospital, it all got a bit overwhelming and i came pretty close to breaking down. but then i pulled myself together and realised i was being ridiculous, vomiting in front of strangers is one thing, crying is a whole different ballpark! so anyway i'm on the mend now so don't fret. feeling better already! peace and loves...ange

Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health

Comments

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hey babe, hope your feeling better, my prayers are with you. hope the bumps are not outwaying your good times. Your messages have been very inspirational. Missing you very much here. Stay wonderful and true and the ride will be worth it in the end! Tam

Tam.com Sep 11, 2007 10:00 PM

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Hey Angeline,
I've finally gotten on this stie and read through your entries and looked at your photos and I am so happy for everything you are getting to experience accept maybe the food poisoning! It all sounds so crazy and amazing. I don't really have any books that would be suitable for school kids but i'll ask my Mum and see if we have anything back home from when we were younger, or even if she can get anything from clinton so i'll keep you posted on that one. How do I send stuff over? Anyways, love you heaps and take care of you!! Angerella xox

Ange Sep 16, 2007 1:48 PM

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Hey babe,
Sorry it has taken me so long to write to you. I'm lovin all your emails they are so inspiring and i am so proud of you. Keep enjoying yourself and have heaps of fun. I love and miss you so much and i look forward to hearing more of your stories. Not much else is going on here valley fiesta was on last weekend it was heaps of fun i got so trashed on friday night, was busting out all the moves on the dance floor!! Heading back to Gladdy this weekend and then parklife is on after that. I love ya lots and miss ya heaps babe.
Love Tanya xoxo

Tanya Sep 17, 2007 9:12 PM

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hey angie
we all miss you i no they do nobody won't miss you and ALSO we all love you so much have fun and have a good time coming back don't let a tear out
from
shakilee
masters

shakilee Oct 13, 2007 12:59 PM