Update - recovery in Colombia
21 01 2007Well, the problem with the sopa de pollo a few days ago on the Baylon became a full-on bout of Montezuma’s revenge. We have been staying in Leticia, Colombia for the past few days, we are OK, no worries. But wouldn’t you know it, just as the diarrhea is starting to subside, now I’ve got a nasty cough. I was afraid it was becoming bronchitis last night, but it seems to have dried up a bit. Don’t worry, antibiotics are cheap down here. We picked up a name-brand one (it said it was comparable to Zithromax - my favorite!). Haven’t taken any yet since the cough seems to be getting better.
Needless to say we are taking it easy instead of hopping on the next slow boat to Manaus.
I am really stoked for those of you who have contributed by posting! Keep it up!
Hey guys!
Glad to hear you two are doing well. I hope you feel better soon Steve. It sounds so interesting and I love the posts. They really help me out while I am sitting here CADding that there really is a whole other world out there than my little building I am working on!! : )
Stay safe and hope you rest up. I am looking forward to the next set of stories!
Nicole and Dan
Hey Stephen…now I’m going to have to act like an old auntie…keep an eye and ear on that cough! I know you know yourself well enough to take care, but having a cough follow a bout with Montezuma could weaken your resistance to other unidentified ambient objects . Plus, if your cough lasts more than 2 to 3 days, you might be developing a secondary infection, which is usually bacterial. So, take care and use those antibiotics if you start getting either a productive cough or a hacky cough with shortness of breath (SOB), or especially if you have the cough with a fever or feel run down.
Enough of the lecture. I’m really enjoying your travelogue and trying to picture the scenery, etc. And I hope you are already feeling better by the time you read this.
Love to both of you,
Zoom
Hey guys- great to hear from you- I have sure suffered from ole Montezuma and it is not fun. Hang in there. It too shall pass, no pun intended. It is great hearing your travels- what are the people like?? Are you getting by communicating with the folks?
Hi Steonne and Meggie! I just wanted to tell you that I am enjoying all your postings…it’s nice to know what you guys are experiencing! I hope all is well and that you are having the time of your life! Also, I was wondering when you guys thought you might be in Argentina? One of my good guy friends lives in Buenos Aires and I thought you guys might want to meet up with him at some point! Just let me know! Love and miss you both!
P.S. What’s the status on the invites??
Hi Meghan,
I’m one of those who has watch you growth through pictures… yes, I’m one of Jerry’s exchange students… like 30 years ago…
Anyway, I didn’t know you were planning to stop in my country…actually I have never been in Leticia…I’m not sure if I would risk to go there myself…
We have many wonderful places to visit, too bad we don’t feel save to try!
Keep safe and enjoy this wonderful world; for some people like me who had only dream to do it!
Love, Pamela Saravia
Hi Pamela!
Thanks so much for posting! It is great to hear from you! Ok, I’m going to try to answer in Spanish (lo siento, no se como hacer acentos):
Nos gusta Leticia. Era muy segura pero un poco extrano porque hay un basa militaria alla entonces hay muchas personas quien llevan armas todo el tiempo. Queriamos ir a otros partes de Colombia, pero Steve (mi marido) estaba infermo. Oimos de otros que Colombia es tan bonita y no tenian problemas, pero yo se las historias que mi tio y otros Colombianos me dijeron.
Ojala, algun dia, podemos regresar a Colombia!
Espero que todo este bien con tu y tu familia!
Next time (la proxima vez), just let me know…even if I’m not there friends of friends are always willing to help. That’s something you’ll find from most of us (Colombians) we will go the extra mile for tourist to see a different picture of our country …we just keep hoping ourselves for better days.
Cartagena (North coast) is a beautiful safe spot…San Andres islan (and Providencia island from there) a piece of paradise in the Atlantic.
Donde estan Uds. ahora? por cierto, tu espanol es muy bueno!
Por estos dias estamos enterrados en nieve aqui en Toronto y enfermos (casi todos en casa) con el Flu….I need a vacation..I’m already planning to head south!
Take care.
Hola Pamela!
Lo siento que Uds estan enfermos! Por cierto, necesitas una vacacion.
Ahorra estamos en Laos, y nos encanta! Es muy lindo! Hoy, fuimos por elefante por la selva! Que divertido!
Algun dia volveremos a Colombia!
Espero que Uds sientan mejores pronto!