I apologize for the long break in between posts, but I've been a bit under the weather. After nearly a week of stomach cramps and other not so pleasant things, I finally decided to make a trip over to the local doctor. I got right in and had the doctor look me over right away. Prognosis: intestinal parasite. Don't worry, it sounds a lot more disgusting than it feels.
I'm now on antibiotics, some other medicine to kill the critters in my gut, and on a strict diet for the next 3 days. After that I should be way better. My diet? Toast, soup (broth only!) and bananas. And I can only drink this strange drink locals swear by, called Frutti Flex (not the most professional sounding medicine) for the next 24 hours. Not even water is allowed. Geez, and I was worried about gaining weight on this trip!
But other than that, the trip has been great!! No, honestly!
Just today, after my visit to el doctor, a friend here invited me to visit the mall in Trujillo, the city about 20 minutes drive from Huanchaco. The mall is the newest addition to Trujillo, known better now as "gringo heaven." And that it is. I'm not much for malls, but after being here for a week and a half with so little to chose from in terms of food and stuff to buy in general, seeing a mall, I was without a doubt, one gringa in heaven. Honestly, I had a bit of culture shock walking into all the bright lights, advertisements and poppy music. But it was a really fun change of pace and kept my mind busy from thinking about the word, "parasite."
Because of the trip to the mall, I also got my first experience in a "combi", a bus that runs in between Huanchaco and Trujillo. And by bus, I mean mini-van. It's quite an experience. First you wave one down, you jump in and squish in with about 12 other people. There's the driver, who you never have to interact with and the doorman, who sits by the sliding door, opens it when you wave him down, pulls you in and collects your money. When you want to get off, you say, "Esquina baja," (I think!) which means, "I get off at this corner," then come to a sudden halt and you jump off. Pretty fun actually.
When we got back, we made our way to the beach to finally soak up some rays. It was sunny all day and we were able to watch a beautiful sunset. A little bit of everything today, huh?
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Hey there! First it was showers with electricity, then parasites and now buses that you have to squish into...if you wanted an adventure, I'd say you got one! Have you done any more cooking though?
Do you know how you got the parasites? Through the drinking water or food? Just wondering.
Man, that bus ride sound like the bus Harry Potter sometimes takes to school.. . CULTURAL!!!
Have more fun and get well soon!
Best wishes,
Grit
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