Feet

Hey all,

No photos for the last couple of days because there really would not be much to take photos of apart from me looking glum.  Been hobbling around town in my stupid blue shoes getting disapproving looks from immaculately dressed Italians - which I find it difficult to be amused by at the moment because I can't do much about the limp or the stupid shoes at the moment.

Went to the doctor today - they guy who owns this hostel (as well as (it turns out) four hotels) had a scooter accident a while back and is still getting treatment for his wrist, so he took me to see his doctor who is an orthopedic guy.  Turns out it is not a broken bone in the foot but a damaged tendon from when I stepped on the rock - the hostel guy translated - it seems that it is a pretty important tendon joining the leg muscles to the foot - although I suppose they all are.  Also, the doctor was just as concerned about both my feet - I am not supposed to walk for 10 days - or at least not more than about 500 metres a day - so no sightseeing for a while. 

He insisted that I get some custom shoe insert things made - the hostel guy, after fronting me the doctor's bill when they would not accept credit card, took me to the place where they make the mold - there is usually a six week wait after they make the mold to actually pick them up, but mine will be ready tomorrow - then waited for me and did translation there as well.  Then drove me home again, ordered me a pizza.  Hostel Pisa if you are ever here, and it would make a good base for a lot of places - would be cheaper to stay here and take the train to Florence than actually stay in Florence - 11EU a night, clean, good location, and really you could not get more helpful staff than this.

Still, have been through the budget for the next two weeks in a few hours this afternoon.  Hopefully the travel insurance people will cover it.  So: imagine a photo of a glum person.

Cheers (!), B.