Sorry for your misfortune. My brother was signed fit by Physiotherapy team today after badly breaking his ankle helping a elderly lady off a train. He had plates/screws inserted, and had a long road to recovery. Wishing you a quick recovery & lovely holiday in Spain.🙏🙂🙏
So sorry to hear about your ankle - it’s annoying but I’m glad you’re still going. Years ago I fractured my foot a week before a trip to London to visit my now husband, but I went anyways, and it was great. And an extra bonus - you only need to pack 1 shoe from each pair, so more room for travel treasures! Bon Voyage!
A number of years ago I had my dad in Toronto for knee replacement surgery (He had three). A 100-Year-young Lady was scheduled to go on a cruise to Bermuda a couple of days after surgery... " You can't do that ".... It was one of those " hold my beer " moments ...so she checked herself out and hit the cruise boat!
Hi Laurie! So sorry you had this happen. Similarly, my knee gave out (torn meniscus) before a prepaid and somewhat necessary trip to Iceland. I'd planned to do all sorts of outdoor activities and my surgery couldn't take place before the trip. I went anyway, because I was expected in business meetings, and I'd never been to the country. I stayed at trailheads and watched hubby disappear across the landscape where I'd planned to hike. Jealous. But I did get to see an erupting volcano from afar, and the Northern Lights. Plus, after a soak at the Blue Lagoon, I was able to walk through the Continental Rift on the paved path and visit Geysir. Most importantly, I learned what it was like to be a disabled traveler (albeit for only a couple weeks) and have to ask for -- insist upon -- accommodation at lodgings, restaurants, and on transportation. That part was a real eye-opener and now I have so much empathy for those who need such accommodations.
Sorry to hear about your broken bone. I admire your determination and spirit. I just read an article about slow travel and how wonderful it can be. Your story is inspiring me to traverse a health issue I am dealing with. To continue to enjoy life and travel. Enjoy your trip to Spain!
Please, if the airlines still have them, set up wheelchairs for all your entrances and exits!! Keep smiling and drawing🍀I will look forward to seeing the pictures 👵🏻
I'm so sorry to hear about the fracture. Only good thing is that that boot that you are sporting is very comforting... I know, I had to wear one after breaking 2 bones in my foot.
I'm a retired faculty from Dartmouth Med School, now writing about Long COVID. Not sure if its relevant but one of the topics that I covered some months ago was the reported impact of COVID infections on Bone Density. The three publications that I referenced all suggest that loss of bone density post COVID happens. I hope that this is useful. Safe travels!
This reminds me of a 70-year-old woman I had as a patient years ago. She broke her ankle skiing in Switzerland (I'm from South Africa, so I thought she was cool by those two facts alone already).. when I got to her the following day, a heap of books and tapes were lying piled up next to her bed and I asked what she's doing. She said, 'Oh, well - she always wanted to learn French, and she figured since she would be lying on her back for the next six weeks, she might as well learn a new language". This was such a beautiful example of making the best of a situation and that we're never too old to learn, and it still inspires me to this day.
Hi Laurie,
Sorry for your misfortune. My brother was signed fit by Physiotherapy team today after badly breaking his ankle helping a elderly lady off a train. He had plates/screws inserted, and had a long road to recovery. Wishing you a quick recovery & lovely holiday in Spain.🙏🙂🙏
Thank you!
So sorry to hear about your ankle - it’s annoying but I’m glad you’re still going. Years ago I fractured my foot a week before a trip to London to visit my now husband, but I went anyways, and it was great. And an extra bonus - you only need to pack 1 shoe from each pair, so more room for travel treasures! Bon Voyage!
Good point!
A number of years ago I had my dad in Toronto for knee replacement surgery (He had three). A 100-Year-young Lady was scheduled to go on a cruise to Bermuda a couple of days after surgery... " You can't do that ".... It was one of those " hold my beer " moments ...so she checked herself out and hit the cruise boat!
OMG! I love this!
Hi Laurie! So sorry you had this happen. Similarly, my knee gave out (torn meniscus) before a prepaid and somewhat necessary trip to Iceland. I'd planned to do all sorts of outdoor activities and my surgery couldn't take place before the trip. I went anyway, because I was expected in business meetings, and I'd never been to the country. I stayed at trailheads and watched hubby disappear across the landscape where I'd planned to hike. Jealous. But I did get to see an erupting volcano from afar, and the Northern Lights. Plus, after a soak at the Blue Lagoon, I was able to walk through the Continental Rift on the paved path and visit Geysir. Most importantly, I learned what it was like to be a disabled traveler (albeit for only a couple weeks) and have to ask for -- insist upon -- accommodation at lodgings, restaurants, and on transportation. That part was a real eye-opener and now I have so much empathy for those who need such accommodations.
Wow! Incredible insight. Thank you and I will think about this on the trip.
Sorry to hear about your broken bone. I admire your determination and spirit. I just read an article about slow travel and how wonderful it can be. Your story is inspiring me to traverse a health issue I am dealing with. To continue to enjoy life and travel. Enjoy your trip to Spain!
Thank you! Wishing you rapid healing as well.
Sat here, 2 weeks into breaking both my arms in a fall. Making the most of my time to reflect and listening to audio books.
Still walking and keeping leg and core strength going.
Enjoy Spain
Oh my goodness! Sending you thoughts for rapid healing. I am not quite sure I could do a trip with 2 broken arms.
Please, if the airlines still have them, set up wheelchairs for all your entrances and exits!! Keep smiling and drawing🍀I will look forward to seeing the pictures 👵🏻
I will definitely be sharing! I am sure there is a reason I am being forced to SLOW down. :)
But no pressure to do more than you are inspired to do🤗🌞🪴
Hi Laurie,
I'm so sorry to hear about the fracture. Only good thing is that that boot that you are sporting is very comforting... I know, I had to wear one after breaking 2 bones in my foot.
I'm a retired faculty from Dartmouth Med School, now writing about Long COVID. Not sure if its relevant but one of the topics that I covered some months ago was the reported impact of COVID infections on Bone Density. The three publications that I referenced all suggest that loss of bone density post COVID happens. I hope that this is useful. Safe travels!
https://longcovidjourney2wellness.substack.com/p/bone-cells-have-mitochondria-too
Thank you! I will look into this.
This reminds me of a 70-year-old woman I had as a patient years ago. She broke her ankle skiing in Switzerland (I'm from South Africa, so I thought she was cool by those two facts alone already).. when I got to her the following day, a heap of books and tapes were lying piled up next to her bed and I asked what she's doing. She said, 'Oh, well - she always wanted to learn French, and she figured since she would be lying on her back for the next six weeks, she might as well learn a new language". This was such a beautiful example of making the best of a situation and that we're never too old to learn, and it still inspires me to this day.
I love that so much! The picture of my foot does not show the books and computer next to me. :)
Just flowing with life now.
Happy to hear you are a survivor, and I can only imagine the lessons from your experience.