Sarahmade

In relation to an earlier post on my allergy to Juniper bushes, here are the facts:

We arrived in our cabin in Kipi-Koovi, which was in a maze of juniper bushes. They are spikey and high and I have never been near one before. So we got in the cabin and the moment I set my head on the pillow I started to really feel my heartbeat. I was having palpitations and it was a bit worrying. It only happened when I was relaxing, when walking or cycling it was fine. It actually went on for the whole time we were there and stopped instantly the moment we left kipi-koovi. Not a peep since.

So was it the Junipers? Was it the spiders in the cabin? Was it just that I was so relaxed? Was it the wood of the cabin?

I think I have worked out what it was. In Parnu we were eaten by mosquitos and consequently we started to apply anti-histamine cream. I must have had a bit of a reaction to this and timing wise, it must have worn off the moment we left Kipi, making it seem like the junipers were to blame. The internet says anti-histamines can cause an awareness of your heart.

Phew….at least I don’t have to go out of my way to avoid juniper bushes.