A case of Bangkok belly

I don't know what the hell I got yesterday, but let me just be grateful it has mostly gone away. I woke up a bit queasy, a little headache and a little bellyache, but nothing I thought a small breakfast couldn't fix. Boy was I wrong. The watermelon smoothie and toast did nothing to help my situation. Instead of just breakfast, I got lunch & dinner too, but with a side of acid.

I was hoping to get out of Chiang Mai where I had been residing the previous 4 nights. After breakfast, I changed my mind after realizing a 3 hour bus ride would not help my situation. I thought it was imperative that I find some quiet accomodation and rest away the day. I was in bed from noon yesterday until 7 this morning and I'm still afraid to eat anything. And surprisingly, I'm not hungry - just a bit light-headed.

Being sick while traveling is not the worst thing that can happen. In fact, you almost expect it at some point along the way. I didn't think, however, that I would be incapacitated and sweat through two blankets. I still feel a bit out of sorts, but it's time to move. I can't stay here any longer and I know a bus ride is far more manageable today. I am heading north to probably do nothing other than have a change in scenery.

Yesterday, I was going to a meditation retreat for 2 days at one of the local temples, but it was cancelled this week. So I took that as a sign it wasn't meant to be. Maybe they knew I would be down for the count. Another opportunity may arise down the road. If not, I think I'll manage.

I hope my minibus up north has air conditioning and foot massages and plenty of leg room. I can't say I'm in the mood to have my knees squished. I'm not in the mood for a lot of things.

The more I keep writing I feel the worse this post gets so I am going to say goodbye for now. I have no energy to make this one interesting. Just send some energy my way so I can be back on track for tomorrow! Until then...