One of the nights, when we were in Inle lake, we visited a night market where our leader Lyn’s mum ran a noodle stall. It was very good. He waited on us which was hilarious and when he put down a dish of chilli I heard him say hot - now I like chilli but erred on the side of caution and literally had the amount that would fit on a pin head. Well it took my breath away and I truly believed I would end up with ‘duck’ lips they were stinging so much. Everyone found it hilarious and said didnt6you hear Lyn say it was ‘crying hot’?!!
On our last but one night we had a farewell dinner at the lovely hotel we were staying at. Early next morning a few of us were going to watch the monks line up for alms. I was ready to go when I found myself with my head in the toilet! Eaten too much Les I thought but no 9 others were struck with the same food poisoning. An hour bus ride to the airport, an hour wait, an hour flight and another hour bus ride really got to me and the minute I got to the reception area of the next hotel I was luck that I had a plastic bag to hand because I
never made it to the loo! I was so glad to get to bed and be near a bathroom! Luckily I had an extra few days because I would never have made it on a plane!
I am now worried about eating any food but have managed to find some bread that is not sweet and slowly nibble on that – I yearn for Marmite on toast, must pack some next time! I went for a long walk today through lovely gardens to the centre of the city in the hope of finding a supermarket and some bland food. I was semi successful. I was surprised to hear the sound of fire engines but even more surprised when I saw the firemen sitting on the roof and hanging on the back!!
I was noticeably the only foreigner but you never feel unsafe here.
I start to head home tomorrow arriving early on 21st. Although I’ve had a good time I will be glad to get back to normal food!!
On our last but one night we had a farewell dinner at the lovely hotel we were staying at. Early next morning a few of us were going to watch the monks line up for alms. I was ready to go when I found myself with my head in the toilet! Eaten too much Les I thought but no 9 others were struck with the same food poisoning. An hour bus ride to the airport, an hour wait, an hour flight and another hour bus ride really got to me and the minute I got to the reception area of the next hotel I was luck that I had a plastic bag to hand because I
I am now worried about eating any food but have managed to find some bread that is not sweet and slowly nibble on that – I yearn for Marmite on toast, must pack some next time! I went for a long walk today through lovely gardens to the centre of the city in the hope of finding a supermarket and some bland food. I was semi successful. I was surprised to hear the sound of fire engines but even more surprised when I saw the firemen sitting on the roof and hanging on the back!!
I was noticeably the only foreigner but you never feel unsafe here.
I start to head home tomorrow arriving early on 21st. Although I’ve had a good time I will be glad to get back to normal food!!
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