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Firstly, we beat Man Utd! Amazing. The only way is up!
More seriously, i am back in a hotel (for one night) making most of their free internet access (free if you discount that i paid 50,000 Tsh for the room). Its the same hotel whose reception is pictured, in happier times, in the photo.
Last night i was back in hospital (same one as before) having more treatment for dehydration following another bout of sickness and diahorrea. Just as i was fully prepared to face the last 4 weeks, with renewed energy, i get knocked for 6 again. Doctor has put me on a strict diet of bread, bananas and biscuits - for the next SIX weeks! No Meat, No Dairy, No Alcohol... No Future.. you might say... Cue: Depression.
So, again, i have had lots of time to think about things... all based on whether i should stay or leave Tanzania early. Whatever i decide, i am not going to be getting on a plane this side of Christmas, so i might as well get well enough to spend part of the festivities with the kids - who knows - it could be the best Christmas I ever had! The prospect of getting a plane to Moshi just before or just after the New Year are strong.. where i can rest further and get into training for Kili. My date for Kili can be brought forward, as can my eventual flight home (75 GBP is small price to pay considering the cost of phone calls these days!).
I submitted an SOS for advice today, and Dad was the first one back with... excatly what i wanted to hear. It's my decision ultimately...i just have to weigh up the pros and cons (and lukes!) Whatever, folks, i will not endanger myself uneccessarily. My ambition to climb Kili is stronger than ever. I dream about it as much as returning home. I still believe I can do it, although I don't want to do a Paula Radcliffe and try to make up for losing out on one race (reference: 2004 Olympics). I will not attempt Kili if I feel in doubt about my health. Similarly, if I attempt it but feel it is too much, I will abandon it. But the desire is there... I just might be starting it sooner than planned, having flown to Moshi in the New Year.
So its back to compound tomorrow (Tue) and Hisani again later in the week. Instead of teaching, I am now going to work on making the most worthwhile Christmas I ever had, spending Mum's money and listening to 'Fairytale Of New York' with the kids on Christmas Eve - i might even sing the alternative words to them.
If there is a God then he certainly answering my prayers in a strange way. Thought the sickness was a cue to go, maybe it was a test of character and that i am MEANT to stay. Oh, let's toss a coin...
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