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When life gives you lemons…
Hi! this was supposed to be a post about my trip to Bloomington, Indiana, talking about the things to do and where to eat. However, I got sick during the trip because of the drastic temperature drop between Puerto Rico and Bloomington (it was 90 degrees here and almost 40 degrees over there). So this post is going to be more about what to do when you get sick while traveling and still have fun.
What to do when you get sick while traveling
The second day that I was in Bloomington I got sinusitis, so I decided to go immediately to the pharmacy to get cold medicine that also treated sinusitis and emergen-c. I’m no doctor but here are some other recommendations:
if your sickness get serious contact a doctor or physician, if its an emergency go to the hospital
check your insurance coverage before traveling
make sure you drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol
eat things you’re familiar with, you don’t want your sickness to complicate itself over food contamination or something that didn’t sit well
try to stay active, even if its a slow paced walk, it will help you
protect yourself against the weather
To get to bloomington I had to take a plane to Indianapolis (which is the nearest airport to the city) and then an Uber to Bloomington (1 hour drive). The Bloomington airport is only available for commercial planes. We had arrived during Homecoming, so the town was very lively and active.Bloomington is a famous “small town” located in the heartland (Indiana). Bloomington is famous its University is one of the most beautiful campuses in the US. The University is also known to have one of the best music schools and one of the best student centers (it has a shopping mall, cinema and bowling alley). You can just also walk around the university and see all the old buildings, cemetery, and parks.Also, Indiana and Bloomington are famous for having created heartland music (a mix of rock and country), a famous example of this is John Cougar Mellencamp. They are known for their racing: in Indianapolis they have the famous indie 500 and in Bloomington the little 500 (bike racing). They have a lot of restaurants, cafes and libraries- especially in Kirkland Ave (downtown).
Places to visit and shop:
Cafes:
Pourhouse: they have gluten free and vegan breakfast, great capuchinos and its an excellent place to study
Soma: a small cafe that also sells teas and snacks. Its right next door to Laughing planet cafe and local shops.
Shops:
Cactus Flower: great place for vintage second hand clothing
Pitaya: they have the latest fashion at very reasonable prices
College Mall: they have all the big name stores, restaurants, and fun stuff for college kids
Restaurants: most of these have gluten free items of the menu!
Upland: local brewery that also serves amazing food, great place to relax after a day in college
The roost: great place for gluten free vegan cheese pizza
Samira: really good buffet at a super cheap price
FarmBloomington: great place for brunch and mimosas
Uptown: great pub food place
Malibu Grill: great steak place
NOTE: IF YOU DO FEEL BETTER AND YOU ARE NOT DRINKING MEDICINE, THEN I RECOMMEND GOING TO THE WINERIES.
Wineries:
Oliver: California style winery that sells California-Indiana wine blends but also grows their own wine. It has a nice lake with outdoor seating. They do offer for sale local beers.
Butler: farm style winery that is more casual and relaxed, they also grow their own wine in a smaller scale. They have a lot of fruity wines.
All hotels provide a booklet called “Visit Bloomington” that has a complete lists of restaurants, shops, museums, activities, festivals, breweries, etc.
Enjoy the pictures!
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