We arrived at the Royal Lotus Cruise Boat in the late morning. I struggled to our room and slept in between drinking litres of electrolyte drinks and many visits to the bathroom. I had a high fever and rapid pulse all night. In the morning I ate two bananas and took it easy for a few days. Many of the group were sick for many days.

The boat was absolutely fantastic. We had a large room on the third floor, with a wall to wall window. There were Arabic-style lounges on the top deck and on the first floor. The dining room is just below water level. The value for money on this tour has been exceptional.