Today has been one of the 'worst' days...I woke up feeling very heavy headed and shivery. This made me feel really upset because I thought I had got better yesterday. But I soldiered on...got up, had a shower, had some breakfast (almost half asleep) and went to project. Today Sarah and I went back to LCC (Limuru Childrens Centre) but I felt so dehydrated again, shivery and slightly sick, but I think this was due to drinking some rehydration powder in my water bottle too quickly (as it tastes gross!). But I stayed at LCC until late morning, sorting through beans, chopping up cabbage, tomato and spring onions. However, in the end I was just sat still shivering and not having the energy to move about so asked Sam, the other volunteer, to ring Eric to come a fetch me back to Brackenhurst. I thought I might as well try and get better for the weekend which is full of activities.
Eric took me to Brackenhurst's clinic and I spoke with the doctor and described my symptoms. He said to take some flew tablets every 6 hours today and tomorrow morning, and if my symptoms persist he would test me for malaria... :o This made me worry and feel really upset...but I havent even been bitten yet so it cant be malaria. Personally, I think I am still recovering from dehydration and might also be a reaction to adjusting to a different climate, food and lifestyle. Hopefully I will feel better by tomorrow because we have all been invited to an african wedding!!!I really don't want to miss this!! I think this would be such an experience followed by our day trip on Sunday to the elephant orphanage and giraffe sanctury!
Anyway, time to go sit back at the cottage...ooo I had tea in the cafe tonight...carrot soup...IT WAS AMAZING!! I also had a coca cola to boost my sugar levels up. mmmmmm tasty :)
night night xxxxxx
PS: I am in the process of sorting out my kenyan sim card so should be up and running by tomorrow!! :D Then I can give you all a call!xxxxxx
