I am back in the States. After being released from the hospital, I spent the next 4 days laying in a hotel/motel room trying to recover. A rainstorm took out the electricity and plumbing one day and I spent the afternoon at our guide's home. I tried to test the waters of the 116 degree heat index but was unable to brush off the nauseous and sick feeling. Knowing my group was working in a school was not air conditioned and dealing with my unruly spleen (again), I made the very very difficult decision to come home to recover. I have so much respect for all Peace Corps volunteers that have served in Asia... not only because of the heat, but also due to the lack of American cuisine that I longed for even after 10 days. Not to say I didn't love the food and I didn't eat some amazing things. I do not, however, want to see a side of white rice anytime soon.
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| Amazing basil wrapped ginger slaw |
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| Delicious, but so hot it made me cry |
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| Chinese style dumplings |
