With no fun being had by anyone. Rich became very ill and we waited 5 days for a doctor visit. On the 5th day (second day that his temperature rose to 104F) I insisted that we go to doctor and see what could be done. After the exam and laboratory tests were complete we had the answer. He had the typhus type of salmonella. He has now completed his 9 day course of cipro but is still weak and has a bit of an elevated temperature (99.5F). So, on Monday we'll check back with the doctor just to be sure there are no further pills/thrills/chills??? needed to complete the recovery. Poor Rich. He went 5 days with no food whatsoever and now is rather thin. I am working on feeding him up to previous stature, however.
On another rising note, Rich did manage to disconnect the transmission from the engine and it looks as though the engine it's self is in perfect working order. Just now completing the tests but it is chugging happily away. The transmission must be the problematic bit so perhaps Rich will feel up to taking it apart tomorrow. Progress in being made! Due to illness and small problems such as THE ENGINE! (yikes) we have still not done any inland travel. Hoping for a trip to the Quito highland areas in early September. Surly all will be sorted by then. In the meantime each day brings interesting experiences and the opportunity to study Spanish and play sarafina. Also many cruisers and town people to interact with when I step off Ceilidh.
Looking forward to a healthy boy soon and a properly functioning engine. I'll post again soon with an update.
Love to all
from the yin side
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