Much regret to say that Jean took a tumble outside the hotel on Wednesday lunchtime as she returned from some shopping and broke her left wrist. She was taken by ambulance to hospital and had surgery under general anaesthetic about 1700 local. She was able to sit up in bed quite soon afterwards and has had something to eat and drink.
She is in good spirits, all things considered, but it's not a great end to the trip especially as the surgeon has indicated it may take three months to heal properly. She's staying in hospital overnight but we hope/expect she will be cleared for the flight home leaving early on Friday at 0035 local and due in Heathrow at 0625 London time.
She was in quite a lot of pain up to the time of the op, not helped by the back problem, but typically battled bravely on. She says the wrist is okay when she's not moving it and I hope to speak to Qantas first thing tomorrow to see about getting the most advantageous seat - or upgrade if possible. The hospital stay looks like coming in at quite a hefty figure but I am in touch already with the insurance company who are making all the right noises. Dave
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