Eating Again - April 11

Woke up in my hospital bed – a first for me!! Breakfast was pretty pathetic – 2 pieces of toast and some coffee. Then the doctor came by and asked how I felt!! He decided I should be discharged but return the following day for another injection (basically antibiotics for a stomach infection?) – he also gave me another pill to take later that day! I was pleased with the plan. As I didn’t have enough money to pay what I was owing I had to leave my passport at the hospital and a promise to pay when I returned tomorrow! They had left the IV needle in my arm for my return and taped it off but it was rather painful - I was not convinced the nurse who had placed it had done a very good job as it had really hurt at the time!!

Back at the Lusaka Hotel I caught up with a few of the TDA guys – which was good. And I am feeling better. Its so good just to say that! It had been the first morning for a long while when I hadn’t had to rush to the toilet first thing!! Now I am trying to eat. I had some chicken sandwiches and bought some grapes for my room. Much better.

I had already arranged to go out with Scott and his friend tonight so I just rested in my room and watched TV to get ready for my night out! Finally Scott called and he and Jessica came and picked me up. We went to the Polo Club and had a really nice dinner. It was great to be feeling good – I was happy and even smiling again!! Scott brought me up to date with news of the race. Jessica told me about the possibility of getting a stand by flight to Livingstone – and that seemed like a really good idea. I would really like to go on safari as I missed out before when I was feeling too sick. So I thought I would try to fly to Livingstone maybe tomorrow and book a safari – the only trouble is my big camera is still in my bag in the truck! But never mind – it will still be worth it! They dropped me back at my hotel and I said goodbye to Scott wishing him good cycling for the next three days!

I had earlier pulled the IV out of my arm as it had been hurting – I would rather be comfortable now and put up with having another one fitted tomorrow! My stomach had hurt a little this evening after I ate but nowhere near as much as before – so not feeling 100% but definitely better!