Yesterday was without doubt my worst day.It was raining in the morning but by 8:30 it looked ok. At around 11 a.m. I was crossing a bridge and hit one of those water disguised potholes and went flying. A kind soul picked me up from the ground but I was a mess. I had some road rash but had definitely done something to my leg. I found that I was able to cycle so continued on. Stopping for eats was another matter. I could hardly walk at all, my right leg unable to bear weight.
I eventually arrived in Boudh, my original destination and just managed to hobble a few paces.
In the morning it seemed so bad that I convinced myself I had broken a bone. I looked up Orthopedic surgeons in Bhubaneswar, asked the hotel manager to book a car, and asked if someone could find me a crutch or walking stick.
I had in the meantime taken a painkiller, and that, along with some walking about had me feeling much better. I don’t think I had broken any bones!
I felt almost euphoric and off I went.
The leg is still giving me a lot of trouble, getting on and off the bike, and the curse of cycling in Odisha- dreadful speed breakers all the time- they hurt my leg.
Take care JAMES, be well and maybe I’ll see you in Calcutta where I’ll be at the Residency .
Am visiting my aunt and cousin who is seriously sick.
Love
Lakshmi
Take care JAMES, be well and maybe I’ll see you in Calcutta where I’ll be at the Residency .
Am visiting my aunt and cousin who is seriously sick.
Love
Lakshmi