June 26, 2007

I'm back. I am so glad Dale was able to keep you up to date on his activities for the last two days, as I have been stuck with a bad case of Pharaoh's Revenge. No need for details, since the name says it all, but as you can well imagine, I have not ventured farther than it takes to return to the bathroom in 2 seconds or less.
Unfortunately, I was by myself and unable to get to the pharmacy (not to mention not knowing what to take), so I called Pastor Larry at the Church this morning to get some advice, and bless his heart, he sent over some medicine that is supposed to start working in the next 2-3 hours. I wonder if he has had any calls like that in the past. His wife Barb called a few minutes later to see if I needed anything else, but even though I need a few groceries, there is no sense until this has all settled down. I can't even do crackers yet. They said that this always happens to first time visitors, and that it too shall pass. But don't let it concern you about visiting. Cyprus is not a third world country like Egypt. And from now on, I will carry this medicine around with me. And if you do come to Cairo, bring "Cipro". I feel like a walking advertisement for pharmacies. By the way, they deliver and so do the grocery stores, so I am all set.
Dale is complaining about rain in Paris, and I have heard that Comox is a bit soggy right now too. I am more than willing to share at least 10 degrees from here, as it is supposed to be 40+ here for the next 9-10 days. That will also slow me down. I figure if I can finally get out tomorrow morning, I will do so before 9am so I can be back before 11. I'm glad I brought a few books with me. I read "The Cairo House" which was very interesting, and I could certainly relate. It is one that was recommended by my book club too.
So, not to worry, everything is fine, just slowed down a notch or two for the next couple of days. Dale is supposed to be back here on Thursday, so maybe by Friday we'll go out and do something interesting. I'm sure I'll be chomping at the bit by then. Talk to you soon.
Love,
Laurel