Extreme Diarrhea
What can I say, the title says it all! People running up and down with shovels and white gold under their arms- which at this stage is the most valuable item to have. It started 2 days ago in Addis Ababa, the potent bug that wipes you out for 24 hours- Extreme Diarrhea, fever, vomiting, stomach cramps and a headache as an add-on bonus.
Trust me, it’s not fun having diarrhea in the bush!! Sometimes you make it, sometimes you don’t. Almost a third of the camp is down. Both the trucks are packed with sickos and our nurses are having their hands full- thanks to Alex and Erin for doing a great job looking after everybody.
The challenge of our physical discomfort is doubled by the fact that our condition could potentially kill the local children if they are unlucky enough to catch what we have. Additionally, the serious riders have to get up on their bikes every single day, with or without the bug, and cycle- you guys are a real inspiration to all. Riders who have retained their EFI status through this nightmare seriously rock- Keep it up!
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Posted February 17, 2009 by Sharita Van Der Merwe
Ethiopia | Tour Updates |
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