Except for the idea that I want to go overland from Singapore to London, which I have already failed, there was no grander plan to this trip. There is no agenda to the trip other than taking the trip. A grand dreamer and the points along the route are arbitrary. Whispers and recommendations from the past mingling with what is possible now.
I used to go to Penang Hill with my family when I was younger, but I hardly saw George Town. Now I know it a little better. I followed my father when he started learning meditation in the North of Thailand. It was close to Chiang Mai, but we never went to Chiang Mai. There is a difference between the beautiful temples in Chiang Mai and the austere, basic wat in Hit Mat Beng. It always seems to me that religion has two separate paths, one for people who are seeking answers, and those who wish to purchase their salvation.
I have heard so much about Luang Prabang from my cousin Alison and how beautiful it is. And it is a beautiful city, an amalgam of rustic charm and french chic. What I did not plan for in my travels is to be in the Lunar New Year, both in Chiang Mai and in Luang Prabang. This was just good luck? I do not know, but I have seen a lot celebration on this trip. I guess what all this celebration is trying to tell me I should not take life too seriously. Like all the water being thrown around, ultimately, I have to go with the flow.
Unfortunately, my tummy is still flowing after two weeks. I thought that it got better after taking a course of antibiotics in Chiang Mai, and there are days I am perfectly fine, but at other times my stomach still runs. I do not feel very sick but I also realise that I am in no state to take long trips on trains and buses for now. Sometimes shit happens.
Anyway, I am returning to Singapore to sort my tummy out. After two weeks this seems rather pathetic to me, but I guess that this is part of the 'flow'. I will have to decide later where to take up this trip again. For now, I am pretty upset, and I am not talking about the tummy.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Going with the flow and stopping the flow
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4 comments:
Why not take a few days rest in Laos? You should stay committed what you doing now. Hope this msg don't come too late. Take good care.
Hi Ricky, thank you for your comment. My diarrohea, after two weeks, has not imporved at all. This is in spite of taking a course of anti-biotics in Chiang Mai. I do not take breaking a trip of a life time lightly, but this is more serious than what a little more rest could cure.
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Are you having watery diarrhea, with frequent, sometimes explosive, bowel movements? Or bloating, increased gas, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, low-grade fever, and tiredness? If so, this could be a sign of Cyclospora infection. It'll last for weeks without treatment. You'll need to get a stool test to diagnose it and normally need to request for the test as it is not common in Singapore. Take Care.
Hi LG,
Thanks. Yes, watery diarrhea, with explosive bowel movements, increased gas.
I am seeing a gastro specialists in Singapore and a stool test is being done.
I guess that I will share this part of the 'journey' on the blog too.
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