Thoughts at home - life is short so live it !!

I didn't think we would post again now we are home but of course there are always thoughts after the fact.

So at the tail end of our trip when we got back to Havana, I (GT) developed a rash on my lower left ankle. Of course, self diagnosis confirms its an insect bite of some sort. Most probably a spider bite. Common yes ?

However, over the coming days my ankle, leg and foot became extremely painful, swollen , red and very very hot. Infection right? We are thinking these Cuban spiders have some bite to them. Mr Tanti suggests to Mrs Tanti perhaps a trip to the doctor is in order after all the best are in this country. "No, no I'll be fine and I'll wait till we get home". This conversation occurred on the  20th March. Over the following days my leg got worse and by LA I was totally out of it. "No, no I'll wait till we are home, its not long now" as Gina limps along in pain.

So forward 1 week now at home and straight to the doctors for GT. Yeah, so if you have heard of Cellulitis that's where we are at!!!!!!!  Severe bacterial infection of the skin and if not treated can be fatal. Treatment - hospital admission for antibiotics by IV - immediately.

So tell us Mrs Tanti
Q:  How do you feel now ?
A: Well, clearly I'm an idiot and should have listened to the voice of reason. Sorry Mr Tanti x

Q: What would you do differently if this was to happen again?
A: Listen to Mr Tanti , see a doctor because things are not always what they seem.

Q: Are you on treatment now ?
A: Listen to Mr Tanti, oops sorry ......aah yes heavy dose of antibiotics with a follow up visit to the doc if pain persists for a second dose.

Q: How did you get this ?
A: Very rare and bloody unlucky and very thankful to my body for putting up a good fight and listen to Mr Tanti!

Q: What did you learn from this?
A: Listen to Mr Tanti, life is short & can easily go off track so live it !!!


Seriously, I was in a daze yesterday processing this but I'm good today. Yet another of life's challenges that come my way. Can't believe my luck or lack of???

Life is short so live it !