Sick in Taulabe

26.10.2014

So, I had an interview in Chile and decided to wait until January to take another job. I finished some bank things and moved my stuff to Johnny's school. Luis in Taulabe was the first to respond to my couch requests and he said I could surf at his place, so I gave him a call and made my way down there, through amazing mountainside landscapes and misty pine forests.

By the time I got to Siguatepeque though, I knew I was getting sick. Oh no. I hoped it didn't get worse. By midnight at Luis' house, I couldn't stop pooping and I definitely had to see a doctor in the morning.

Luis was so kind to let me stay three nights. I didn't want to bother him with my illness, but I really needed it and his hospitality was greatly appreciated.

The doctor gave me three injections right in the bum and really strong antibiotic pills (I think). Thelma, Luis' sister helped me translate. She said I had some sort of stomach infection. Arg. No more milk or cheese or yogurt for a while I guess. How can one eat a balleada like that?

After three terrible days, I said goodbye to Luis, promising to go to the Guatemala film festival in mid-November. He's a film maker himself, going to see a film a couple of his friends submitted. Should be awesome, I hope it works out.

UPDATE: Just did a Google search of the drugs I took. They are used to treat parasites, most likely, giardiasis. Awesome.

Me with two tacos