They say everything happens for a reason, and we ended up in Berlin to get Russell the professional care and plan needed to keep wandering – although not yet!
I have made friends with the locals, negotiated a cheap price for the best room in the hotel…
While it lacks the luxury’s we are used to, I am getting to quite like my little bolt hole – at least I have light and a very comfy bed!
Kiwi improvisation is rich in our veins – foot washing in the shower – soap and stomping on clothes then rinse, towel wrap and hang around the bathroom to dry the next day. With temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius I can foot wash every day!
I buy my cold beer on the last trip home from the hospital (no fridge) 89c euro a 500ml bottle or can and my dinner!
I work in the middle of the day while Russ has a rest, best time to have good internet, and answer emails before the kiwi work day starts.
I have made friends with the receptionist (the one I mooed at) and now the owner and we are sharing fishing stories!
And in the afternoons Russ and I go out into the hospital gardens and there is always a new sight! Denise Cox you’ll love these!
Russ is doing ok, but will be in there another few days while all the test results come together and the medication kicks in! We will have some new facts to present to the kiwi medical profession when we get home….mmmm will be interesting how they handle this!
While, for me, Berlin is not a tourist destination, it has given me a new insight into the people and the way we live…and learning to live with myself – that has been a challenge!
All who wander are not Lost girls 