Post Mauritius

We couldn't have had a better holiday! Mauritius was perfect by all accounts. It was a relief to feel our Joburg bones defrosting and to be so remarkably hosted by the Club Med machine. Our accommodation was generous and stylish, the food, sublime, the setting almost too beautiful to believe and being surrounded by happy people, who had no idea of the challenges we're facing was a tonic in itself.

Happily, the dreaded day 10 to 14 white cell low didn't cause me any difficulties and anyone who saw me snorkling, playing tennis, swimming and dancing would never believe I was anything but perfectly healthy.

Tomorrow the dreaded chemo starts again for 3 days. The drip, which starts with anti nausea drugs, cortisone and local anaesthetic before the DTIC goes in, takes about 2 hours. Tim, who is resolute in his commitment to endure it with me, is a good companion, as always.

All 3 children are working at the winter school for Grade 7 pupils at Salvazione School in Brixton. This is a project I planned with my friend Viv Spooner, a maths teacher, but now can't see to completion, so I'm thrilled by the children's involvement. Nicola is keeping the program on track as well as teaching English and Maths, Ali is supporting the teachers by tutoring small groups and giving an art class every day and James is teaching sport.