The only available medication treated the symptoms, so I stocked up
on painkillers and anti-nausea tablets. It felt like I slept for 40 days
and 40 nights, and when I finally woke up, I had lost half my body
weight. Despite this, I wouldn't recommend dengue fever as a weight
loss programme.
I was always aware that Tania was arriving in a few days, and there I
was, unable to get to the corner store, let alone cycle tour Southeast
Asia.
THAILAND (7.1)
718 Kilometres – 10 Days
Bangkok
On the day Tania arrived, I finally felt better than the previous days.
My breakfast stayed down, and I even managed to drink coffee. Tania
arrived around midday, impressing me with her exceptional packing
skills. She had neatly packed her belongings into her bike box and
only one other bag, a testament to her efficiency and preparedness. I
straightaway knew she was a winner.
After my bout of dengue fever, I needed to get myself back into
cycling shape so we could explore Southeast Asia. In the meantime,
we explored Bangkok, walked through pedestrian lanes, ate from
street vendors, and enjoyed the general chaos of the city.