22nd February 2008
On a cold and luckless night last week, the pitiless febbre (flu) that has been stalking the winter countryside paid a visit to our house, claiming me and the small one as it’s victims before bounding on to Chuisi for a pizza. Having spent the last few days aching, shivering and sneezing while administering to a cranky child, I can tell you that Italian flu is no fun.
The house, emerging from Winter
However, while I’ve been languishing in my sickbed, inhaling foul potions prescribed by marito, the air outside has softened and the promise of Spring can be felt as the pale sunshine breaks through the mist. Things are looking up.
Preferring not to waste his time on elaborate bedside manners, marito has been busy demolishing the back of the house. Bravo, who wants to be a doctor anyway.
Marito, hiding somewhere in this picture, avoiding the flu
Best thing I ate:
Tachipirina (Paracetamol)
Pity me.
I have also (temporarily I hope) lost my sense of taste and smell.
I hope you are feeling better. Pep and I have both been kinda down lately, although I NEVER get a fever!!
Posted by: Cherrye | March 05, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Hello you lovely people. Have just remembered to look at your blog and can't believe the amazing things you have done and the richness of the life you are living! The cute doggy was born on A & J's birthday. We still miss you here in KOT but am deeply envious of the wonderful scenery and culture you enjoy! Lots of love xx
Posted by: Donna | March 01, 2008 at 01:44 AM
Thanks for all the well wishes. We are all better here now. Took the medicine (and drank the soup, Nell, although marito scoffed cruely when I suggested him took time off to make it). Hope we didn't pass on any virtual bugs.
Posted by: amanda | February 29, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Amanda.... hope you are feeling better. I'm just getting over it as well, so I know how you feel. ciao!
Posted by: Joe | February 28, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Not feeling well here either :( Hope you're feeling better by now though.
Posted by: Michelle | Bleeding Espresso | February 28, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Dear Amanda, So sorry to hear of your recent war with the flu, as always when sick drink lots of hot tea and lemon and honey , get some natural oil of eucalyptus. At the pharmacist.Add to an old bowl of hot water 3 or 4 drops and leave in what ever room your in, its very soothing and helps with the breathing. Note keep it high away from small one and dog who eats anything. Chicken soup with and veg from around the house is good too. Just add water chicken breasts carrots onion spinach celery parsley chicken cube concentrates and some big tomatoes, salt and black pepper let stew on high then simmer low for a few hours and then eat. Its easy and marito can do it in 20 minutes out his busy lavaro.
Posted by: Antonina | February 24, 2008 at 02:14 PM
aww I hope everyone is feeling better.
Posted by: Maryann | February 23, 2008 at 09:26 PM
I hope you start to feel better soon...that flu has been going around here too. We've been loading up on vitamins!
Love the photo with the mist :)
Posted by: erin :: the olive notes | February 23, 2008 at 12:20 PM