I just heard from my daughter that I have an appointment with a rheumatologist on August 6th. I saw my GP on 4th July and really wasn't expecting one so soon as I knew there was a shortage of rheumys and that waiting lists were long. I'm hoping he turns out to be knowledgeable about PMR.
The photo isn't really relevant to the post but it's where we're staying for a few days in Poppi, in Tuscany. Ive just had a nice dinner of Italian meats, cheeses and a peach while my husband, daughter, son in law and grandson have gone to a restaurant. We're taking the train to Florence tomorrow and I'm afraid it's going to be a very long day, even with a wheelchair!
I'm glad I came though - as I said to my daughter just before they left I might as well rest in Italy as be resting at home!
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Glad you’ve got your appointment, have a wonderful day in Florence tomorrow & better to be there resting than at home. Enjoy xx
Thanks everyone for all your comments. Had a good day yesterday and didn't find it as tiring as I expected, thanks to my trusty wheelchair pusher. Guess what I'm doing today though? Flat out in bed of course. Too tired to write any more. Have a long journey to.Sorrento by car tomorrow.
Yes, not there and back! My daughters original plan was to look for somewhere near Florence for the whole stay but her son really wanted to see Pompeii hence the move.
Phew, I was a bit worried there - it's a 5+ hour journey - though as I remember rather beautiful! And at least one has air con in the car! It's when you get out it becomes a problem
I loved Pompeii - but be warned: it is hot, hard walking and disabled access is not ideal! I'm not sure when this was written (2015 I think so the 2nd links supplants it):
I thought it was wonderful - and with the new disabled access path and an umbrella (large) I'm sure it would be fine. Herculaneum is said to be even better - in both ways. I really do want to go there.
Of the two I'd prefer Herculaneum but it all depends on the rest of the family. I wasn't intending to go to Florence with them but I did so the same will probably be true of Pompeii! Tomorrow we'll start early ish and have a breakfast break in Arezzo then stop at Tivoli or Ostia on the way. We have two votes for Tivoli (me and my grandson) and 4 for Ostia! I've read that breakfast in Italy is usually pastries, do you know if there are usually any wheat free alternatives? Duolingo has drummed into me 'il gelato non è una colazione' but I might ignore that if need be!
I'm afraid wheat-free alternatives are few and far between in Italy once you get out of the mountains where coeliac disease is common! Even then, our cafes tend not to have much in the morning. Colazione is still an espresso and a cigarette for many!
If you stop at a hotel or big cafe you may be lucky and get the offer of eggs and/or yoghurt but I wouldn't count on it. Here our gelaterie tend not to open until 10am - cafes will have such a breakfast available earlier I would think I certainly accept gelato as a secondo colazione...
These days of perfect peace all on your own,with the family gone out, to return later, are some of my favourite times. Like a radio that has been blaring in your ear has suddenly turned off. No offence intended towards the fit and well.
I'm one of those people who likes plenty of quiet time to myself too, especially if I have internet access! 'Sight seeing' has got less important to me as I've got older anyway.
Definitely don;t feel a need to go out slogging around the villages on Lake Garda like most tourists! Like a campsite with a decent view and a nice walk or two - that's enough.
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