[Some blog notes from a couple of weeks ago. Since then I took a while offline. Also, someone stole my phone, so a shortage of photos upcoming. By the way, I just drank a large quantity of cola, without feeling sick, so maybe it's something else!]
After the first sip of cola made me feel somewhat sick, I'm thinking that cola may be a big culprit in my ill feelings. I've been drinking more cola in the Caribbean than I often do, as it's refreshing with the cool temperature, carbonation, large amounts of water, acidity, caffeine, sugar, etc. Other flavors of soda don't seem to pose the same problem. Not sure if it's the caffeine, or an acid, or flavoring, or what. Coffee and tea don't seem like an issue, except maybe too much coffee. Continuing to consider.
I also think that I'm somewhat more tolerant of lactose than I previously thought. I now think that a small amount of milk, for example, doesn't cause too much distress. Still experimenting.
The Caribbean has delicious breads and rices. Extremely soft!
Trying more products that I haven't seen elsewhere. So far, a margarine that has corn flavoring (way tastier than expected). I also bought, but haven't opened yet, a can of cheese-flavored milk (for cooking, but I plan to drink it plain).
I feel like I'm back on my feet, after my fall. My face is healing, I can hardly tell that I had my face (and arms) full of wounds so recently, except the deepest cut which is still noticeable. This computer is now up and running for work, although it's significantly slower than my other one. When I get a chance, I want to replace the screen in the other laptop, then sell this one. It's a pain carrying two laptops, the other one works better.
I've had a chance to try some more foods and activities that I otherwise wouldn't, so in a way the fall was actually a positive thing. Often turns out that way, that a seeming problem becomes a benefit!
Often, one does best by carrying on anyways, making the best of whatever situations arise!
Next I have a week or so that I want to spend, at least, in this beautiful coastal area. Some gorgeous beaches here. Then, head to the west of the country, and prepare for probable entry into Haiti.
It's now been around half a year since I left Miami to travel the Caribbean. I'm extremely happy to have chosen to go!
Now sitting in a field, as horses go running by. I was going to head out looking for a town today, but instead made it into a spa day. Maintenance, of bike and self.
Works fine for me. I'm going slowly, in a small area which I want to see bit by bit.
Also, these days it's consistently hot. After the first brief cool period in the mornings, it's been so hot until the sun goes down that you can hardly move. May as well stay still.
So far, I've seen a handful of the larger Caribbean countries. After Hispaniola, I plan to make my way down through the smaller, southern islands. Then, not yet sure whether to head into Venezuela, or veer back northward.
I feel much better on the go!