E. Coli has struck Germany, northern Germany to be exact though fear of fresh vegetables is throughout the whole country. I have not eaten any salad, tomatoes, or cucumbers in the past 10 days - unless it came from the garden at Peter's farm. In the mean time, the source has not been discovered yet. It could be just one careless farm worker who did not wash his hands and handled a few shipments of food before he washed his hands again. The source could be many things, which is the problem. It is amazing, and terrifying, how complex the food chain is. Maybe eating local fruits and vegetables is a better idea for food safety. Of course, I wont stop buying bananas which clearly aren't grown in Germany, but I'll try to do what I can.
I am still suffering from a sickness from Vietnam. I thought I had combated it, but it struck hard last weekend. I am trying to stay hydrated, but it is difficult to keep up with the losses. I'm on my third liter of tea today and I am still thirsty. On the upside, I have little appetite so I don't miss salads at all!
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