Around the world in 40 days but no Gallipoli

[Flying mermaid]

That is on my Bucket list. Trouble is, MrP does not want to go to Africa. Period.

Does it make him nervous? Or just not interesting?

 

[Pushka]

Does it make him nervous? Or just not interesting?

Just not interested. We have been to Sri Lanka in the midst of their Civil War (1985) and he has parasailed over the Himalayas from Nepal, so not the nervous type.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Just not interested. We have been to Sri Lanka in the midst of their Civil War (1985) and he has parasailed over the Himalayas from Nepal, so not the nervous type.

You will have to go with a friend

 

[love_the_life]

I'm sure you can find a Cunard cruise to take. Oh, no! It's not a port call is it so not so easy

 

[Flying mermaid]

Anyone wanting to do the walk we did in Little Venice, this is where we got the instructions for the self guided walk. Very informative and easy to follow directions.

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/see-and-do/routes/little-venice-to-camden-circular-walk

 

[pagingjoan]

Anyone wanting to do the walk we did in Little Venice, this is where we got the instructions for the self guided walk. Very informative and easy to follow directions.

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/see-and-do/routes/little-venice-to-camden-circular-walk

Thanks for the notes. It is a fascinating area, I agree. The boat ride is also worth a go.
The Camden Lock Market is huge and much more interesting than many others that are more well known.

 

[Flying mermaid]

The Murrano glassware we bought in Venice arrived yesterday - one for Dr FM and one for Miss FM - although we will keep until they have the room to display something like this (sounds better than "until they are old enough to look after it").

 

[love_the_life]

Beautiful colours. Must have been packed well as it looks like it arrived in perfect condition.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Beautiful colours. Must have been packed well as it looks like it arrived in perfect condition.

yes excellent packing - individual spaces in a styrofoam block. I guess they are used to exporting the pieces.

 

[TheRealTMA]

yes excellent packing - individual spaces in a styrofoam block. I guess they are used to exporting the pieces.

Italians are very good at shipping objects, glass and Majolica ware. We shipped back some 20KG of Majolica some years back and it arrived promptly beautifully packed and in perfect condition.

 

[ellen10]

My brother bought the same set as your red one but in blue/green for my mum.
He purchased it 38 years ago and shipped it back.
He was still overseas when it arrived and I picked it up when delivered. We marvelled at how beautiful it was and that something so delicate had arrived with no breakages.

I still have my own purchased Murrano glasswear that I bought 36 years.

 

[Flying mermaid]

A very annoying consequence of the trip. Was at the travel doctor today to get malaria pills for our upcoming trip and were discussing rabies vaccination. Too late for this one but a definite for the next. Anyway I stupidly made some comment about a scare in Istanbul with a cat scratch and the next thing the Travel doctor was notifying ACT Health and I have to start treatment tomorrow. Apparently even 4 months after the incident they still want to do it. Kind of feel it isn't necessary - very very low risk, but been bulldozed into it......

 

[Pushka]

A very annoying consequence of the trip. Was at the travel doctor today to get malaria pills for our upcoming trip and were discussing rabies vaccination. Too late for this one but a definite for the next. Anyway I stupidly made some comment about a scare in Istanbul with a cat scratch and the next thing the Travel doctor was notifying ACT Health and I have to start treatment tomorrow. Apparently even 4 months after the incident they still want to do it. Kind of feel it isn't necessary - very very low risk, but been bulldozed into it......

Oh. Annoying that. Is there any chance though? I always though it needed to be implemented within just a few days? And a scratch? I thought it had to be a bite - ie saliva. Clearly I am not a Doctor .
Best wishes FM.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Oh. Annoying that. Is there any chance though? I always though it needed to be implemented within just a few days? And a scratch? I thought it had to be a bite - ie saliva. Clearly I am not a Doctor .
Best wishes FM.

Very annoying. As far as I can see the risk is almost non existent but real enough that I am going to go with the flow - sigh - just what I need a week before we go. Infection from a scratch is possible if the animal has licked or drooled over the claw. In most cases incubation period is 4 to 12 weeks, so immediate treatment is advised to stop the virus from moving into the central nervous system. Once it is in, then they really can't do anything. However in a small number of cases the virus takes a long time to move into the cns so the treatment now is still worthwhile. Spoke to Dr FM last night and she was't worried about it and thought it was probably unnecessary, but to do it just in case. A series of 5 injections and I can't do the last two until I get back which makes me feel it is even more pointless......

On the positive side I think this might mean I don't need to get the rabies vaccination next year, so not a total waste!

 

[Pushka]

Sure. If there is just the slightest risk - well, if you didn't proceed and something did happen, that would be horrible. Although it sounds like you have no choice now.

Hopefully it lasts for your next trip then.

I wonder how many people get scratched by a warm blooded animal in the USA though and nothing further said or done....

 

[Flying mermaid]

I think I am entitled to refuse treatment, but it would be silly to, given the advice I was given yesterday. Looking at the map at the Travel Doctors yesterday, we are pretty unique in being rabies free (apart from our bats).

 

[Dr Bob]

I think I am entitled to refuse treatment, but it would be silly to, given the advice I was given yesterday. Looking at the map at the Travel Doctors yesterday, we are pretty unique in being rabies free (apart from our bats).

Look at it this way. That cat scratch (in a Rabies endemic area) is a lottery ticket for you. Who ever wins the lottery? The big difference is your first prize is DEATH. Get the treatment.

 

[Pushka]

Look at it this way. That cat scratch (in a Rabies endemic area) is a lottery ticket for you. Who ever wins the lottery? The big difference is your first prize is DEATH. Get the treatment.

She is. But how many cat scratches in the USA get the same attention?

 

[Dr Bob]

She is. But how many cat scratches in the USA get the same attention?

Absolutely. I have no idea what the uptake of Rabies vaccination is for humans in north America but I'm aware that the pet vaccination is high. Over the years speaking to veterinary students from north America they are all vaccinated for Rabies. Even south east Asian students are vaccinated. I would also consider (not researched) that the incidence of Rabies in domestic animals is far greater in the Middle East than in North America. Also these American students have told me that bites etc from feral native animals are taken very seriously. I think there was a human death from Rabies in USA or Canada in the last 18 months reported.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Look at it this way. That cat scratch (in a Rabies endemic area) is a lottery ticket for you. Who ever wins the lottery? The big difference is your first prize is DEATH. Get the treatment.

Have just had my first 4 injections - 3 more to go....