Futbol field where I run laps sometimes
Other side of the field
So last week I got a little sick. I wasn't so much sick as it felt like a football was in my stomach and I couldn't go to the bathroom. I woke up and had the worst stomach ache of all time so I asked my host dad if he had any xlax. It was super early for my host dad as he doesn't wake up until 12 everyday. Bending over in pain I was like, "puedo usar su alto para comprar." He asked me like 5 times if I wanted to go to the hospital or that he should drive, and knowing that he is the slowest man on Earth I tried to deny but he insisted. Already being annoyed and for those who know how much I hate getting sick, waiting for this guy to get dressed and find his glasses and his keys, I knew it was going to be a pleasant morning. Meanwhile it took us another ten minutes to get out of the driveway because he also drives like an old person, (two accidents in last two weeks). Yet again he kept nagging me if I wanted to just get checked at the hospital, ultimately I was like fine take me to the dang hospital just to keep him quiet. I should have known better because like everywhere else in Pucon he knew everyone at the hospital and said hello and shook like 5 peoples hands on the way in, which I was in no mood to meet anyone or try and talk spanish. Surprisingly the hospital was pretty good and fast. A doctor checked me out and said that I just had a lot of gas in my stomach. Probably the insane amount of shell fish I ate in Valdivia, I had two plates of shellfish, something was bound to get me back. I got some drops for my stomach and stayed in bed for the next day. I won't go into detail the dump I took but after two days of no pooping, combined with the amount I eat equals.... Ha. Anyways when I got back to school everyone already knew what was wrong with me, stomach, and not being able to poop and all. Guess word travels fast when you live next to your school and your host dads favorite hobby is to talk talk talk. Oh almost forgot on the way back from the doctors he stopped in the middle of the road to tell some family friends I couldn't go number two, he was yelling out of the car in the middle of the street, I don't understand much but I know when to feel embarrassed. I'm all good now everythings going smooth. It was also pretty funny hearing the Chilean remedies for a bad stomach, some of which include: go for a run, smoke a cigarette, drink some weird herbal tea, eat more, eat less, drink lots of water, don't eat any chocolate, no sugar, eat lots of fruit, nothing with grease, only eat crackers, drink a cup of cooking oil, and more. Although I hope I don't get sick again it was a good experience to see what another hospital in a different country was like.
Took it easy most of the weekend tried to nurse the stomach back to health weather was amazing went for a run, chilled on the beach, but did kind of learn how to ride a motorcycle which was awesome. It was just around the block, and yes I wore a helmet, but it was cool to finally get on one, was badass. Hung out with my friend in Villarrica saturday night, played cards with her host family, drank mucho wine, cause there is a sale here for Fiestas Patrias, and wine is dirt cheap, I'm talkin 5 doll hairs for really good Chilean wine. Went to her host family's campo sunday, ate amazing meats and tomatoes, enjoyed the sun, river, playing futbol in the yard, was great.
Want to get out this weekend not sure what yet but I'll take pictures. Oh I am also thinking about working on a farm after my program here for three months then traveling, or I could just travel, thoughts, digame?
Hope the real world is treating everyone well, winter is almost over! (for chile)
Is True Blood Over?
Fwh
No comments:
Post a Comment