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Even the Iron Tummy Must Fail
By Neil Ransom | May 4, 2007
Last night I nearly had a nasty accident in the bed, lucky I was lucid enough to make a dash for the restroom before tragedy occurred. I am not one to brag about much, but my so called iron tummy is something else. While I traveled India with a university group I think I was the only one never to experience gastro-intestinal issues.
As a kid growing up in Kenya I would eat/drink just about anything that came my way, be it from the floor, a sketchy food stall, or my friend’s mother’s cooking…and never had problems. Yet, here I am in Guatemala and just after the week mark I have been hammered with a mean old bug. I skipped my Spanish class this morning (we were going to a big market) because I was too scared to go far from a restroom. Anyway I am feeling well enough to go across the street to an internet cafe…Kate just came back from class…so I better finish up.
Anyway Xela (Quetzaltenago) is great; I would recommend anyone traveling to visit. Kate and I are moving on to San Cristobal tomorrow some time, and while sad, are excited to move out of a hotel and into a long term apartment.
P.S. We have some great video footage of traditional Guatemalan costume dance, we will post it soon.
Tagged with: Food • gastro-intestinal • Guatemala • Sickness • Travels
