So, that annoying cough that I mentioned earlier. Well, it turned out to be so much more. A few hours after I posted about feeling better it all got worse. I woke up just after midnight with an awful fever. My sheets were hot to the touch from my bodyheat. Add chills to that and I knew something was not right. The pain in my throat was excruciating and I was sore all over from violently coughing non stop for what felt like hours. So out came my papers for my travel insurance and a handful of coins for the payphone. Why is it that the number the insurance company gives you to call for emergencies is never in service? What's the point of giving it to me? Thankfully, I have the best Daddy in the world who made all the calls for me and got all the information I needed to get help.
So at 2.30am, I got myself into a taxi and went to the hospital in Noosa. Checked myself in and waited for help. The nurses and doctors were great. I had a high fever, swollen glands, red ears and throat. Diagnosis: throat infection. Thankfully, it had not moved into my chest. So I am now taking antibiotics and pain killers and waiting to return back to normal. I can't wait to feel "human" again. I hate being sick when travelling... all I want is to be home with my family and have my mom care for me. Instead, I sat on the couch and watched the tele or had a nap (okay, maybe a few). Two days later and I am starting to feel better. I can swallow without wincing and no fever. What a relief. The only side effect is that I have a rash on my arm... maybe I am allergic to the antibiotics. Wouldn't that be crazy.
So, I have not been to the Australia Zoo yet. But I am now in Brisbane staying with a friend I met in Europe, Penny. Definately what I need right now... a friendly face and a place to settle for a few days.
So, don't worry about me. It has just been an interesting few days. I'll talk to you all in another few.
Love, Lisa
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