Friday, June 8, 2007

They Are Almost Gone


"What kind of Malaria pills are you taking? Do you have to take them every day? Do they give you nightmares? Do they upset your stomach? Do I have to take them?"

Welcome to India. These are the first questions of every traveler as they get off the airplane. Malaria pills are a big topic. We were all quite envious of Nahum. He only took one every Monday. I guess men have stronger immune systems. We ladies have to take one a day and the pills do make you sleep poorly and, if not taken at the right time, can upset your stomach. Do I have the answer to the last question? No. If I were a doctor, I would be writing a blog complaining about Medicare.
When I got here, this bottle was filled to the brim. At two dollars a pill, that is an expensive brim. We are down to the bottom of the container. I have to take the pills seven days after take off from Bangalore International. I must be going home soon.

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