We had dinner at around 9. The food was pretty bad. We had some wine with dinner as well and then went to bed. At 6am we were woken up by gongs for breakfast. Tommy and I both tried to go back to sleep. I was not able to and ended up going to the bathroom to throw up. The combination of a lack of sleep, horrible food, and a very rocky train ride was too much. From that point (7 am or so) until when we finally arrived at 1pm I was puking and feeling horrible.
By the time we got off the train I was feeling a little better. We headed to our hotel which for only 25 dollars a night each is awesome. There are monkeys running around and the Indian Ocean is within walking distance.
During the day I just drank a lot of water and attempted to eat food. I think I may have had some kind of stomach virus but I am not sure because the whole time I was on the train I could not retain any liquids or solids. By the end of the train ride I was puking out straight water that I drank 30 minutes before. I appologize for such details but it was a horrible experience I must share. I am sure I sound like a big wuss right now but oh well.
That night Tommy and I got pizza from an Itialian place. Mombasa has a lot of Itialian influence so the food is really good. I was only able to put down a slice or so but I could tell it was great pizza. We went to bed at 8pm.
Today I felt much better. We slept until 8 and then went out to enjoy the Indian ocean and relax. Mombasa is much different from Nairobi. It is quite amazing that these two places are in the same country. The architecture is different, as this city is mostly Arab. In general though it is just nicer. Although, Nairobi is a horrible city and it does not take much to beat it out.
Hope everyone is doing good back in the States. I am excited to get back home and tell everyone about these experiences along with show you all the pictures I have been taking. Also, I have nice little gifts for all of you who are reading!
-Kevin
Kevin,
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed your blog. I can't wait for pictures and hearing more about vomit! ;)
--Mark
LOL TMI, but then again, we did want all the "icky: details". Hope you are feeling better, not sure when you are due back and anxiously await your pictures. Feel better, love you, Grandma "E"
ReplyDeleteHey, if it makes you feek any better..I was yaking all night too...jsut not the same reason! Miss you guys and glad to see everything is going well.
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Kevin
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you were not well but happy to know you are better now. I have enjoyed your blog so much, I look forward to it everyday. Made me nuts while we were camping to not have internet, as soon as we got back your blog was the first thing on my mind. Your eagerness to help them in any way you can is inspiring and makes me very proud of you. Can't wait to see your photos and the video. You telling people to google hanged made me LOL!
Love to you, stay well.
HOpe you're feeling better, Kevin!
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