Jason's Trip Around the World

Thursday, December 07, 2006

I'm all ears

I'm sure you've all been worried about me. I went to see a doctor yesterday and discovered that I have an ear infection in both ears. That was a relief because I was starting to worry that I may have done serious damage while scuba diving. The doc gave me some meds and I should be back to normal within a week. Until then I will continue to have a few balance issues. It's strange because when walking, sitting, standing I have the same feeling as though I've had a few drinks. It's not bad once you get accustomed to it.

Yesterday, a Japanese friend who I met in Tasmania showed me around the city. We bought tickets to see a play at the Sydney Opera House tonight. Not really sure what I will do until the show, but will probably resort to the usual - walking around until I stumble upon new neighborhoods and then maybe grab a coffee and read my book. Right now I am feeling the effects of 4 months on the road and have begun "cool down" mode. I figure that I eased into the trip while in Costa Rica (my first stop) and now it's time to gradually ease out of it.

3 Comments:

  • Glad your ears are on the mend. Can't wait to have you back in the states and looking forward to catching up on everything. Safe travels mate.Gayle

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3:48 PM  

  • Oh dear, I'm glad your ears are going to be OK - good thing you had that checked out! I can imagine that flying with infected ears would be no fun too.

    Was SCUBA the cause of the infection?

    Medical things always scare me, even at home. Ugh. Get well soon!

    By Blogger LO, at 8:43 PM  

  • Oh boy, can Aaron and I relate to the 'rocky' feeling and repeated attempts to clear ones' ears! It definitely took us a few days on land to start to feel normal and the ears took even longer. I swear I still clear them more than I ever remember pre-SCUBA. Like you said, though, it is an experience like nothing else and a few ear aches are well worth it! So glad you loved it, and that you are on the mend. See you in less than a month! Love, Kristin

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6:45 PM  

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