Apologies for the long absence. I was in London from 6 - 30 June going through the process of stem cell transplant (bone marrow transplant). I had very strong chemo everyday for the frist six days and had a day's rest after which my harvested stem cells were transplanted back. During this time (10 days) I was staying at Macmillan Cancer Centre's hotel Cotton Rooms and was admitted to UCLH on Sunday 16 June when I started feeling very unwell. I was warned about all the side effects, but remained positive thinking that I will be lucky to escapte the worst. Unfortunately it was not so, and I was very poorly for 2 weeks. I would not wish this on anyone! I was discharged on 30 June and first week back at home was not very good either. I still have some side effects to get rid of, but am feeling better each day. Now I am looking forward to planning my 2014 holidays once I receive the new brochures.

Regards

Jaya

Thank you for sharing this journey with us all....I hope each each day as you say there is an improvement, baby steps is the way to go....is this it for the moment or is there more to come?...I so hope you can get a break next year to explore but also re charge.....like you we are all eagerly awaiting the new brochure....

You take care of your self..

God Bless

Cindy

I hope that you are feeling a lot better now. Be strong and take care.

I know that everyone on this site sends you their best wishes.

Looking forward to meeting you one day on one of these fantastic trips sadly it won't be Kerala.

Warmest regards Julie

Welcome back to the Forum. It sounds as if you had a rough time of it.

One thing you can rely on though is that we both know you will have a good holiday with Just You next year. I am not sure Egypt is the best place at present but hopefully things will die down in a year's time should you decide to go on that tour health permitting. The Pyramids and the Nile Cruise was the first tour I did with Just You and as you know I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Good to have you back.

Best wishes. Mel

Thanks for the update and its pleasing to hear that the worst of the side effects are now behind you.

I hope your recovery is soon complete and you are jumping on that plane for your well deserved next holiday.

Mick

I send you all my very best wishes, and hugs for a speedy recovery so that you can get on with the rest of your life, and lots of holidays. Love n hugz xx:thumbup:

Take care,

Bob

Julie, sadly I will miss Kerala as it is not on offer next year, but I know you are going to have a fantastic time. I am sure that one day I will be able to visit Kerala.

Regards

Jaya

Wishing you a speedy recovery and your attitude is very positive which helps a lot. Take each day as it comes and plan your next holiday when you are a hundred percent something nice to look forward to.

Di x

I have today received my new Just You brochure so am already planning for next year.

Bob, I am very tempted to join you for Costa Rica / Nicaragua. I think I may go for it and hope there is a place left when I am ready to book.

Jaya

Every time I read the itinerary for that tour I get a little more excited! I'm sure there will be a place for you and it would be lovely to meet you in the flesh so to speak!! I hope you are feeling good today and able to enjoy the lovely sunshine.

Take care,

Bob

It looks very likely that I will go for Costa Rica/Nicaragua for next year since Nile Cruise is not on offer. I am sure that Just You will not remove South Africa/Zambia add on from the brochure as it seems a very popular holiday as I plan to do this in 2015.

I am still quite weak from the treatment but it is lovely to see the sunshine. Some days are better than others, but I am very positive that within a week or so I will feel much better.

Regards

Jaya

I hope you can get the holidays that you so need in 2014.

X Take Care X

Cindy

Jaya