Jackie Kay’s Blog

Back in Sydney

July 23rd, 2006

Well here I am, back in Sydney. Spent about 30 hrs in Hong Kong and managed to get out and about for 4 hrs to look around and experience the hussle and bussle. This was my first time in Hong Kong so I found it interesting. We got the ferry from Kowloon to Hong Kong and then a taxi to Aberdeen. Hong Kong was hot, humid and busy.

It is strange to be home after what seems to be nearly a lifetime in China. On Sailability work, I have spent a lot of time travelling and meeting some of the most wonderful people in the world. Wow, this time in China as confirmed my feelings that the entire human race are caring, kind and generous people. We left China with many new friends who will be helping to set up Sailability there so that the Chinese population can learn the joys of sailing.

So I have caught caught a cold and spent Friday and Saturday in bed recover from the journey and the cold. Today, Sunday I am feeling much better. However I am mindful of Jon’s words as we said goodbye - “Don’t overdo things for the next few months.” I am going to take life slower for sure and spend more time taking care of myself!!!! Yes, I have actually made that decision.

I do want to let you know that over the past few days I have experienced goosebumps on my legs and when I got home I got a shock to put my feet on the tiles beside my bed…….they were freezing. People have often asked me if the tiles arent too cold, and I’ve always said, “Not at all”. I will have to revise that now becaue the tiles are ridiculously cold. Maybe I do need a mat beside the bed now. On the plane from Hong Kong I was really pleased that my l

egs were able to move, and was able to flex my ankles and raise my toes. This is a definite improvement.

I will continue writing my blog and recording what’s happening for me physically. However, now I have a good dose of stemcells and know that I need to work hard for strength improvements. I’ll be back in a few days with an update.

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