It's been an interesting few months. Months of trips to Australia and New Zealand, back to the UK with a shiny new visa in my passport, and then to Malta, accidentally. We were planning a trip to London to see a show and an email from BA with cheap flights meant Malta was cheaper than a weekend just up the road. Yes Malta was quite an accident, one I'm still recovering from!
Wet cobblestone streets are slippery it seems. Down I went onto my elbow resulting in a nasty break requiring surgery. A break I kind of knew about and ignored for the rest of our trip. Yes, a very painful four days but painkillers helped a little as we hopped on and off busses and ferries and wandered for the usual miles you do in lovely places. Gin also helped and luckily there was a bar across from our Airbnb apartment. Why people I know suggested alcohol may have been a factor was a surprise, it was not stopping for a cocktail when the rain started that was at fault! I must say I loved Malta. Such amazing history and people. I have heaps of one handed photos so will do a separate post on the Malta and Gozo adventure soon.
I'm not one to go to hospitals, or doctors either really, so experiencing the NHS first hand was quite daunting. I couldn't believe how wonderfully supportive the staff was, from the front desk to the surgeon who added quite a lot of metal work to stabilize the fracture. Even if the surgeon did realize I was a potential runaway patient and kindly offered to tie me to the bed in pre op so I didn't escape! In the end the best option was taken and I'm here many weeks later using my elbow, although I need to work on making it more bendy. It was only the second operation I've ever had, the last was having my tonsils out at around 4 years old, so it was a very new experience and one I don't want to repeat thank you.
The slight hick up of a broken elbow has impacted on my plans for 2024 so far. Work had to be cancelled and rest had. Not too much of a drama really. The worst of it is not being mobile. Car trips hurt for quite a while and I can't drive yet so thank goodness for the train system here. I made it to London to catch up with Brisbane friends, such a treat to see Sandi and Chris and hear all about their adventures. Two lovely folks who have been bitten by the travel bug.
A move is on the cards in the next few weeks. We've secured a bigger place in a lovely village, closer to London and friends and family. It's time for a move. Spring is sprung and flowers are every where along with longer days. Can't wait for summer.
