Hello from Sydney! I have flown down to visit my mum and sister that have travelled all the way from the UK to visit me. I am so happy to see them again, the first time in over a year, however one thing has frustrated me on this trip.
I have the flu.
At least it feels like the flu. My head is pounding, I’m breathless, I can hardly breathe in without the urge to cough fifty times and pretty weak. The most frustrating thing is that this never happens to me, annoyingly it has held off until my family got here. Perfect timing.
But with that, I have tried to get out and do things with them. We have been in Sydney since the 2nd, and today was the first time I had to leave them to do their own thing and get a taxi home. They have headed to Watsons Bay, I went to Bondi Beach with them (in the rain) and had to call it a day around midday. They love to shop, I don’t, so it isn’t all bad. I’ve escaped that. Until now the weather has been great too, we had a great walk around the Chinese Garden of Friendship yesterday and Darling Harbour, as well as getting the ferry to Circular Quay and up to Taronga Zoo.
Precious family time well spent.
But as always, through every negative there is room for positives. For me, nothing makes me feel more ill than doing nothing and just sitting there, existing in this present moment of crappy-ness. Keeping busy and productive helps, and being stuck indoors gives me opportunity to blog and write. It is cold and rainy outside and I have no energy to be doing anything? There is no better time for me to open my laptop. The hot whiskey in the picture above helped as well I must admit.
In fact, I feel a lot better after the hot drink. Hopefully this won’t last too much longer and I can fully enjoy the trip whilst they are here. I will be here for a few more days, so lets see what it brings!
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Happy blogging,
Sam
Yeah, hot whiskey, hot bath or shower, echinacea tincture, & a good sweat.
I love Asian style gardens…..so peaceful! We have the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens here in Vancouver & it is a beautiful place. They have lots of online photos.
Hi Sam’s mum, & sister.
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I shall give it a visit when I finally visit Vancouver 🙂 My mum and sister said hey back!
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Get well soon!
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Thanks Matt, feeling better today, hopefully this is the end of it!
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Have a good rest and get well soon!
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Thank you, I have rested plenty and it seems to be working 🙂
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Great! Is the only remedy for cold 😉
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Oh no, that is rubbish! I hope that you feel better very soon and can get back out exploring with your family. I hope they are having a fantastic time too!
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It is going away thankfully so that is good. I haven’t let it spoil the trip so far, had a good day out today and coming back for a siesta to get my energy back the last couple days means I haven’t wasted the evenings either 🙂
Thanks for your kind words !
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Get well soon dear nd happy new year
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Thank you, feeling better, happy new year to you too!
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Ill on holiday? Noooooo! My Holy Trinity should sort you out: echinacea tincture (as someone above has suggested), zinc and vitamin C. 🤞
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I am feeling better but I could still try the Holy Trinity xD At least being on holiday means I have ample time to rest haha.
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Hello Sam, so glad you made it safely back to Sydney. Pray you are feeling better and getting rest and plenty of fluids. Definitely wash your hands a lot. I enjoyed your beautifully written post.
Yonnie💜
InHisCare 🙏
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Thank you for your kind words, I am one to wash my hands plenty (my OCD side keeps me straight) so that won’t be an issue! I appreciate the feedback regarding the post too.
Take care 🙂
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You are certainly welcome, really enjoyed your post!
You take care as well!
InHisCare 🙏😊💜
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Oh no. This is one of my biggest travel nightmares. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Yeah it was very bad timing 😦 But it hasn’t ruined the trip and I am feeling better so happy days. Thank you!
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Hope you’re feeling better soon, Sam.
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Thank you, I am feeling much better today!
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Glad you get to see your family. Sending on healing energies.
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Thank you, I am glad I’m feeling better today so I can spend more time with the family 🙂
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What a rotten time to feel unwell when you’re family visits! Hope you get better very soon.
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I know right? Very annoying. But it is going away so the rest of the holiday is looking bright 🙂
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And thank you for your support 🙂
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Get well soon🌞 glad you had a great time with family ✨ honey and lemon juice, are good for flue 😊
Happy blogging
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Thank you, the honey and lemon juice worked it seems! Feeling much better. Happy blogging to you too!
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You’re welcome !
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Get better soon! Katie
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Thank you Katie! Much appreciated.
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The ‘dreaded lurgie’ strikes! Commiserations and good wishes for a healthy 2019.
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Oh yes 😦 But it is going away, so the future is bright 🙂 all the best for 2019 to you too!
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I love the Chinese Garden of Friendship! It’s one of my favourite places in Sydney – when I’m in there, it doesn’t even feel like I’m in a city anymore. Get well soon! – Laura
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I know what you mean, it is like a quiet oasis a million miles from a city. I should have spent more time there with the way I have been feeling!
And thank you, feeling much better today 🙂
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Get well soon Sam! Also, ditto on the comment above about the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens in Vancity, I’d also add the Queen Elizabeth Arboretum is worth seeing as well!
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Thank you, and thank you for the recommendations if I make it to Vancity!
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