Return of the Plague

After prematurely declaring ourselves free from sickness, Alice managed to have a relapse but this time we didn't hang about, and instead went straight to the clinic for a consultation.

3 hours, a blood test and some garbled Spanish symptoms translated in Google later, we had a diagnosis: salmonella. In many ways it was relief - at least we now know what the problem is and that the treatment is only a small cocktail of antibiotics, painkillers and a very strange tasting oral solution for 4 days. (Speaking of painkillers, these bad boys are strong, and knocked me out for around 2 hours during which I apparently snored my head off and even failed to be roused by Joe's loud cleaning efforts).

Doctor's orders include plenty of rest, lots of fluids and a dieta blanca (or a "white diet" consisting mainly of plain crackers and rice) for 5 whole days. The cravings for a spicy pizza smothered in cheese have already begun...