Update: My first little hike

The last days, my dog bites improved but I also had moments where I was thinking of going to the doctor again and worried, I might have gotten an infection. My left leg was swollen to an elephant size and I got a rash all over my body with some spots itching like hell. I guess its the Antibiotika.

Yesterday was already better and although I hardly slept because my body was so itchy last night, it was better this morning. I still have 3 wounds on my left leg, that are open and a few little ones on both legs, where I put bandades on but otherwise it seems to be healing fine. I can walk relatively well on the flat and paved roads of Stuttgart, just the deepest wound on my left leg hurts quite a bit.

So I decided today to make a little training hike in the direction of the grave chapel. What usually is a return trip of a bit more than 2 hours,  was rather a day trip today. Lots of breaks and sweat, but I made it!!!! :) :) :) Also thanks to some apples, pears and blackberries on my way that gave me new energy ;)

Now I am confident, that I can leave again soon to continue my hike through the Carpathians. But of course I still need more days before I am fit again. I also want to get a Corona vaccination while I am here but I need to wait, since I had the rabies shots and you have to wait 2 weeks before the corona vaccination. I also hope that my immune system is better by then. Also, there are still several things I want to buy or order here in Germany, e.g. shoes and pepper spray :)

I am wondering how I will feel, seeing the first shepherd dogs barking and running at me. I'm sure my heart will race like crazy but I also think I will get used to dog encounters again. I am planning on getting 2 cans of pepper spray and rather use them too early than too late ;)

Todays hiking goal: the grave chapel in the back

Made it :)