Dengue Fever Diaries (Work in Progress)

  The Dengue Fever Diaries Prologue As I sit here writing, my final two weeks in Nosara, Costa Rica are slipping away. It has been an extraordinary two years living here with my wife and two kids, filled with a myriad of emotions. The bittersweet reality of leaving this paradise and embarking on a new chapter of life weighs heavily on my mind. But amidst this transition, I find myself recovering from a challenging battle with Dengue Fever. The body aches, nausea, fevers, and chills were tough, but the aftermath of the illness is what truly tested me. In this region, there are four strains of the Dengue virus, one of which can be fatal. Without proper testing, one must wait for the fever to subside and endure an additional few days to determine which strain has taken hold. A sudden drop in blood pressure signifies a serious situation. Fortunately, my fever broke last week, sparing me from the more severe hemorrhagic fever. However, I haven't been myself since. A fog has settled over...