It's been a fantastic ten days since my last post. I have pushed the body to a new level of endurance and stamina but have also paid a price for my enthusiasm.
I have enjoyed swimming in the warm calm waters of the Med, power walked on beautiful sandy misty beaches, and trekked up and down two extraordinary gorges, one of which was a five hour round trip. Three hours up (and when I say 'up' I mean a 700 meter ascent over 5 kilometers)
followed by a grueling descent back down that really tested the knees and calves.
My legs have transformed and new muscles have appeared in new places. very rewarding and fulfilling.
I have really enjoyed spending such rare quality time with my beloved sister Bhasha and our adventures have brought us even closer than before.
The Cretan food, although a bit limited in variety was fresh and tasty, and I ate much more than usual while away. As I was burning many more calories than usual I have maintained my weight so happy with that.
I have sorely missed however, the chilli spice that forms so much of my diet, as it is non existent in greek cuisine. so this morning I splashed Tabasco all over my toast and have ordered extra spicy chinese to make up for lost heat.
The unexpected challenge that developed over the last few days is a dose of shingles on my face.
It started with a prickly sensation and then, while recuperating from our big gorge walk, I noticed a swelling behind and under my ear. The doc in Greece mis-diagnosed and ear infection and plonked me on antibiotics. The next day blisters began to appear. so went to see my doc on my return to London this morning and she diagnosed shingles which is basically chicken pox re-occuring as a virus that can cause nerve damage. the right side of my face is inflamed and sore and the blisters are becoming more sensitive.
I have another week or two of this to deal with but worse is that I may face months of neuralgic pain once the rash has disappeared.
I am not sure why this has happened now, but apparently it is due to a weakened immune system. So not all plain sailing this period but at least I know what's going on.
Even more reason for me to continue and strengthen my resolve to make better and better decisions over the next 60 days.
I have, all in all had a fantastic break away and am also so happy to be back with all my beloveds and ready to charge on on with my brilliant life.
My next blog is on Sunday week. Lets hope I'm over the worst by then
Peace and lurve.
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