Free Time
It’s the weekend. So much to do so little time! I am definitely one that enjoys experiencing everything to the fullest! Before I came I researched the city, the culture, the food, shopping, and anything else that struck me as fun.I completely recommend this, because I have learned in past travel experiences (pre-injury) that going to a foreign country with no basic understanding of their way of life is a huge mistake! When we got here I had a whole list of places to go, things to see, and food to taste. I was a little disappointed to find out the hospital isn’t in Hang Zhou it in a suburb just outside of it, oh-well small adjustment! Last week we went to the West Lake and ate at Lou Wai Lou, a fabulous tourist spot. They are famous for their Beggars Chicken, so of course I had to go! Everything was wonderful, the different flavors danced on my taste buds! Sounds corny I know, but it really was worth it. We went with our new friends from Minnesota and two staff members Alf and Jonny. I was sort of worried when the bill came because we ordered whatever sounded good. the total was 653 RMB for everything which is less than $100, and this is an expensive place. You get more for your money here than Pizza Hut. Regardless it was awesome.
On Friday we decided we needed a massage so we walked or rolled there and settled in for the treat. It was mainly a foot massage, but they did some hand, arm, and neck rubbing too. The best part was when they accidentally caught my foot on fire:) No worries, they do this treatment where they put flammable fluid into small jars, lite it, and somehow they get it to suction onto your foot, maybe to pull out bad chi or something. I guess some of the liquid spilled and next thing I know, flame on. I think he was more worried than me. Tonight we are going to the Chinese Opera because this is the only performance this month. It should be interesting at least. Sunday our plan is to go to West Lake and sight see, maybe some shopping too, who knows.
Everything went well this week I had my 2nd spinal injection followed by a severe headache. After many attempts to ease the pain I finally looked up sedative and showed the nurse so I could at least sleep. The next day the pain wasn’t as severe, but still present so no PT for me. Friday I was back to my old self. They have been putting me on the standing table during PT, needless to say I know how to say dizzy in Chinese:) I still haven’t seen any change in abilities, but there are small differences in certain muscles. Until next time.
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