Living in the middle of nowhere

[tonicha]

like we do

I have to go for x-rays, having seen the doc earlier.

Beja

For those who don't know Portugal - it's about 45 minutes - on a good day - drive from us.

If we still lived in the Algarve, it's still about 20 minute drive to Faro - but we knew where the hospital was/is and also where to park.

So for my first hospital visit, a friend is organising everything, including ringing up for the appointment, as this is normal over here. She's going to make sure it's for next week, we have things on this week, so does she. And she also knows where this particular hospital is and where to park

Then it's down to the blood place in Ourique, for blood tests and she's very kindly coming with me to the docs afterwards, as he refuses point blank to speak English and his Portuguese (he's from the north) is not something I understand too well.

[Kaz]

I hope it all goes well Ton! xxxxxxxxxxxx

[tonicha]

Pain in the bottom - or in my case, feet

[jenniren]

Goodness Ton, what a palaver for you. So pleased you have a friend to help xx

[Weka]

Oh gosh Ton, that does sound a palaver. What a good friend you have.

[meriad]

Agreed, that does sound like a palaver but thank goodness you have your friend to help you and fingers crossed all goes as smoothly as it can.

Good luck!!!!

[tonicha]

It's Portugal - it's what they do

[cromwell]

I hope you get it sorted soon Ton.

[JoM]

Hope you're soon sorted out Ton! xx

[Cal]

Hope everything goes smoothly Ton. Thank goodness for your friend.