Had my first round of vaccinations today, Yellow Fever and Typhoid. I have two sore arms and an appointment for more of the same next week. In all it will cost about £100 to get my full vaccination armour, but it's better than dying from being beitten by a rabid Bolivian dog. Still, cash is now constantly at the forefront of my mind whereas it historically is at the back. I hate money. I mean I write about money every day as a financial journalist, and I find it quite exciting when we're talking millions and billions. But dealing with my own cash or lack thereof is both dull, and now, frightening because I have to find a way to ensure I will not get stuck in South America with no money, without taking a huge
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