Collecting Continents: Circle of the World, but not RTW
Aug 14, 2017, 10:03 am
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Aug 14, 2017, 10:21 am
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Also I would have gone to the hospital. Internal injuries could be undiganosed and cause damage.
Good luck to the OP.
Aug 15, 2017, 3:25 am
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Stay strong big man, and make the right decision - with your head - even if it is a little bruised.
Aug 15, 2017, 4:06 am
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Really sorry to hear about this abrupt and most unpleasant end of your journey, Jason. All the best for your trip back home and do get that thorough medical check-up just to be on the safe side. Hopefully this whole episode will be nothing more than a bad memory in a few weeks time.
Aug 15, 2017, 7:08 am
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I hope you are feeling a bit better!
I really should (maybe all of us should) have a better understanding of all of the coverages afforded to us by employers, credit cards, etc. I had a close call (similar circumstances) in Matera (Italy) a few years ago. While not injured, it made me think about what I would have done if I was injured - language barrier, insurance, etc. Of course I never followed up with those thoughts.
Safe travels for all of your trips!
I really should (maybe all of us should) have a better understanding of all of the coverages afforded to us by employers, credit cards, etc. I had a close call (similar circumstances) in Matera (Italy) a few years ago. While not injured, it made me think about what I would have done if I was injured - language barrier, insurance, etc. Of course I never followed up with those thoughts.
Safe travels for all of your trips!
Last edited by lamphs; Aug 15, 2017 at 7:14 am
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Aug 15, 2017, 12:45 pm
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The next trip report I hope to hear from you is two-part: You've had a medical check-up and you're safely home -- in whichever order those two things happen.
The rule of thumb in this Arlington household is to remember that the cost of not seeing a doctor eventually may exceed the cost of seeing a doctor.
The rule of thumb in this Arlington household is to remember that the cost of not seeing a doctor eventually may exceed the cost of seeing a doctor.
Aug 15, 2017, 1:21 pm
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The next trip report I hope to hear from you is two-part: You've had a medical check-up and you're safely home -- in whichever order those two things happen.
The rule of thumb in this Arlington household is to remember that the cost of not seeing a doctor eventually may exceed the cost of seeing a doctor.
The rule of thumb in this Arlington household is to remember that the cost of not seeing a doctor eventually may exceed the cost of seeing a doctor.
Aug 15, 2017, 6:18 pm
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In most US healthcare plans there is this thing called a deductible, anywhere between $1500 and $10,000 er year. That comes out of your own pocket (in addition to the monthly premiums) before the insurance kicks in.
Aug 16, 2017, 2:15 am
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Thanks to all for the good wishes. I have enough medical training I was certain I didn't need a doctor (at least immediately) which is why I passed. No head contact, and yes, the red on the car is a reflection of the right red shirt I was wearing.
Sorry to miss the reponses immediately. I missed the initial notice so didn't check for a few days. I was too busy enjoying São Paulo and climbing Lions Head in Cape Town!
Sorry to miss the reponses immediately. I missed the initial notice so didn't check for a few days. I was too busy enjoying São Paulo and climbing Lions Head in Cape Town!
Aug 16, 2017, 7:46 am
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Aug 16, 2017, 8:33 am
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I hope the days have gotten easier and you're really able to enjoy the trip!
