Scrabbling up side of rabbit hole

It takes energy, of which there is questionable amounts, to scrabble back out of this chemo rabbit hole. The perpetual dilemma is whether to push on and get the strength in the process or rest to allow the strength to come. Luckily there's not too much time for debating and several immediate tasks to fill the gap.

We headed out to Machadorp for half term after the last drip on Thursday. I was filled with trepidation about weathering the side effects away from home and with friends, who would be exposed to me at my worst. What luck to have such fabulous friends; they not only put up with me, but cheered us all up immeasurably, while simultaneously catering royally. It was an excellent weekend and it was marvellous to see Tim heading off for huge hikes and returning with a huge grin, refreshed by the peace, solitude and physical challenge. Nic and Ali read more than I've seen them read in years.

Now to gather the warm coats and strength for the Berlin and Prague adventure with Nic.