Day 3: Home sick… or should I say hotel sick

I wasn’t able to participate in class today. It was a big day and I am devastated that I had to stay behind. This morning I woke up with all the same symptoms and there was no way I was going to be able to participate in all the events going on today. So, I stayed in bed and tried to sleep away the fever and everything else. I couldn’t eat this morning, I wasn’t hungry and I still felt nauseous, so I had some apple juice and that is it. Around 4:00 I was able to finish a granola bar that I had from the plane, which happened to be the most food I was able to eat since the flight. Although I missed a the day physically in spirit I feel like I was there. My amazing roommates and classmates filled me in on all the fun and adventure. The beautiful sights they saw, the naked man demonstrating with his big waving flag, and the difficulties they had getting back to the hotel. I was able to eat tonight at a little place close to the hotel. We got some more pizza, and dessert, and drinks. We had some good conversation and then braved the cold and rainy trek back to the hotel where reality sank in that we all had homework to complete before tomorrow. And that brings me to now. I appreciate all the people that kept me in mind today, that made me feel included when I felt so bad. Tomorrow is a new day and I’ll let you know how that goes soon enough.