Tuesday, April 20, 2010

So, after a fun filled 30 hour hospital visit Dylan is finally back at a functioning level, and we can begin to enjoy Hampi. He had a stomach and throat infection. The hospital was funny, we were treated very well but it was not as sanitary as back home (derrr), there were needles lying on the ground by the wastebasket etc. Thankful to be out of there and that Dylan is healthy again. It's hot here. I went out climbing the other morning for 2 hours, and is bouldering ever hard. I made it up a few rocks though, and its incredicbly fun. You pull yourself up, look around, and Oh!; there's a temple hundreds of years old. It's really no big deal :p. Saw a scorpion last night! We met some chill guys from Ireland, Bristol, and Sydney, and were enjoying tea with them when an Indian lady pointed it out, crawling under a tile. A few Indian men picked up the tile and crushed it, but not before we got a peek. 6 inches of "get that thing away from me NOW!". Glad we saw that. Met some cool Indian guys my age, we're gonna go climbing with them today, and one of them is the son of a couple who run a (cheap) guesthouse, so we're migrating today. Bus ride was easy- slept the whole way. I'll post again tomorrow with more on this town- there's so much to see and do here.

Cheers,

Nick

6 comments:

  1. Well Nick, great to hear from you, my blood pressure and heart rate were starting to rise worrying about Dylan in the hospital and then not hearing for a few days. Not to ruin your fun, but I have to say a Mom thing as I am a Mom and can't help it.. there are scorpions and snakes under rocks when you are rock climbing so PLEASE BE on the look out for them when you stick your hand in a crevice etc. I am happy Dylan is feeling better, very happy. Take care please both of you. Looking forward to the next posting of your adventure there. Love Mom

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  2. Ditto what your mom said Nick.
    Grama R.

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  3. Hi Nick,

    Thank God you have this blog!! I have been unable to reach Dylan but am now relieved that you are both okay and that Dylan's on the mend. Mom #2 says ditto about the scorpions and snakes. Stay healthy and safe! Please ask Dylan to get in touch with me.

    Thanks,
    Donna

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  4. Way to go Nick---aunty elsie has been trying to send you a message to tell you how proud she is of you, to keep safe----but to really enjoy yourself in your exciting journey.

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  5. ps----This is suppose to be easy.
    Anyways Nick hope this goes thru for the third try.
    I am glad you and Dylan have jumped that hurdle in the hospital and now full steam ahead. We are enjoying your blog, as you are educating us in the eyes of a teenager in India. Are you keeping a journal? Aunty Elsie

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  6. Hey Auntie Elsie,

    India is a very safe place so long as you keep your wits about you, no more dangerous than back home really. Thank you for the wishes. No, I am not keeping a journal. The blog kind of serves for that, but journals have never been my style. I keep a mental log. Alright, you and Uncle Jack take care,
    Nick

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