27 July 2009

One week left!

I wasn't able to update my blog because I have been sick with a fever the past days.
I went to a village school Friday and already didn't feel well.
Saturday, I woke up with a headache, but decided not to miss out on our excursion to a temple. We left at 8:30 a.m. and I blackenend out in the car about two hours later. The driver slowly moved the vehicle to the stopping point, while I left my head on my friend's lap and my legs on the cushion. I still wanted to go up the steps to the temple, but I felt dizzy every time I tried to get out of the car. The children begging for money and touching our legs and arms only made it worse. The taxi driver got me a coconut with a straw, which made me feel a little better. I felt fine on the way back, although I was disappointed on missing the opportunity.
Later that night, one of the intern girls took my temperature and I had a fever of almost 102 F.
Sunday, I had to miss out on Ooty (and the chai tea factory!!) as well.

I went to work yesterday, but the manager told me I looked sick and needed to rest, so I left early. I lied down for a few hours and then went to our last Kannada lesson with three other girls.

I didn't get much sleep last night, but I feel better today. I don't want to miss another day of work, because I have my last day Thursday.

It hasn't rained in the past days and our electricity goes off several times a day. On the way to the internet cafe, I saw a man on a motorcycle with a dog on his lap... I thought that was pretty odd.

PS: I have 14 mosquito bites on my legs! Yes, I counted.

2 comments:

  1. Oh man you poor thing :( you sounded miserable...and 102 degrees???? Get some rest, girl. I hope you are still having a good time regardless! Are the mosquito bites horrible like the US ones on ya? :(
    enjoy the last week! it seems like time has flown by here I wonder if it feels the same there!

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  2. i hope you're feeling better hun. i tried to call you but you're phone is off! love you
    Som

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