This will be a short note because I am heading out to the beach at Umhlanga rocks. Just wanted to let everyone know (mainly Mom and Dad) that we have changed our plans and are staying here in Umhlanga rocks at least for tonight, maybe longer.

Susie seems to be having what the homeopathic doctor strongly believes is a reaction to the anti-malarial medication she and I are on (I’m fine though). She woke up last night with strong flu-like symptoms that are indicative with the side effects of the drug. He recommended she immediately stop taking them and gave her two other homeopathic anti-malarial prescriptions which is what they use here - and it’s low malaria so the risk is pretty low (actually there is no malaria in Durban, it just “may be” in the areas north of here where we are heading next week). Susie was too sick to make the 2 hr. drive up to Simyune Lodge (and the one hour horseback trek to the Lodge after the 2 hr drive). We may go up tomorrow or the next day, but we’ll see how she feels. Either way, we’re in the lap of luxury with an extremely attentive staff - so no worries there.

I’m heading out to read on the beach while Sue rests in the room. See you all later, and I’ll let Susie blog more about her own experience!

Cheers,
Jenn