Time zone travelling

[Roltuba]

This is sort of a reply to a couple of recent posts and also a report on my recent experiences and trip to Singapore to stay with our daughter. 8 hours time difference but journey nearly 24 hours door-to-door.

Time zone changes were confusing and we found it useful to keep one of our watches on the zone we departed from until we arrived. Took pred (and glaucoma eyedrops, both twice a day) at more or less the right time, if anything a bit early, and ended up about right when we arrived but the morning and evening doses had swapped. So took the bigger dose an extra time to reset to the local dose time. Less harm in a bit extra than a bit less.

Can’t afford business class but we did pay extra for seats in Cattle Class at the side of the ‘plane which were just a pair, with extra room around them. Made a world of difference not having to worry about neighbours when fidgeting or walking around.

Had a bit of a worry about a “both ends” tummy bug, where even water came straight back, as if Pred won’t stay down it could be serious after a couple of days. Luckily it only lasted less than 24hours and didn’t miss a dose. But reminded us that it is a good idea to have a contingency plan and suss out how to get medical assistance in a hurry if necessary. Sadly visits to more “primitive” places are still off limits.

New to me was swollen feet and ankles but not much sypathy from OH as she’s aften had that. We walked a lot and often legs ached, but it was worth it. The National Orchid Collection is simply heaven.

We had a marvellous time, our first holiday for 3 years because of PMR flares and repeated eye surgeries, and it’s not easy re-adapting to British winter (and politics). Roll on proper Spring, snowdrops and crocuses already out give us hope! We always find jet lag only happens when we get home, not when arriving somewhere more exciting.

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Glad you had a good time seeing your daughter. The orchids look beautiful. Take care Lynne

[SheffieldJane]

Lovely picture!

[Pongo13]

I loved seeing the orchids when I visited, and Raffles! The humidity was incredible! Hope you have some thermals! X

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Gorgeous blooms, have only done the odd day or two in Singapore whilst stopping over for NZ, but it's a fantastic city and lovely people I found,

[bunnymom]

Beautiful picture. Imagine lovely gardens. I head to Florida for a week in a few days. We are in the grip of a cold dreary spell. Long for flowers 🌹

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I loved the Orchid Garden - apart from the nibbled ankles!!! And Raffles of course...