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Thisva warning to anyone visiting the Cathedral at Jaca. There is a dangerous situation in the cathedral - the lights only come on if you put 1 euro into the slot. Otherwise it is in darkness. Someone in our group had a serious accident in the cathedral on Monday afternoon. It was pouring with rain so in order to escape it, she entered the cathedral through the side door. With no lights on, she did not see the 3 steps and slipped and fell. Had the lights been on this would not have happened or at least access should not be allowed the side door of the Cathdral. The ambulance was called and she was taken to Jaca Hospital where they found that she had a broken femur in two places. It took almost 5 days of negotiations for her South African Europe Assist, the Spanish Europe Assist travel insurance company and the hospital to find a hospital to which she could be transferred that could do the operation. Eventually she was taken to Barcelona by ambulance last night and the operated on her today at 1230.
Jenny, how dreadful, such an unnecessary accident. I hope all went well for the operation today.Thisva warning to anyone visiting the Cathedral at Jaca. There is a dangerous situation in the cathedral - the lights only come on if you put 1 euro into the slot. Otherwise it is in darkness. Someone in our group had a serious accident in the cathedral on Monday afternoon. It was pouring with rain so in order to escape it, she entered the cathedral through the side door. With no lights on, she did not see the 3 steps and slipped and fell. Had the lights been on this would not have happened or at least access should not be allowed the side door of the Cathdral. The ambulance was called and she was taken to Jaca Hospital where they found that she had a broken femur in two places. It took almost 5 days of negotiations for her South African Europe Assist, the Spanish Europe Assist travel insurance company and the hospital to find a hospital to which she could be transferred that could do the operation. Eventually she was taken to Barcelona by ambulance last night and the operated on her today at 1230.
There is great danger in waiting that long to get a bone set. This happened to a friend of mine two years ago while skiing. He wanted to have it fixed locally, so he flew home, had a major stroke and died a few days later. Apparently marrow can escape from a broken bone and enter the bloodstream. Please encourage your friend to be very cautious about any strange symptoms. Wishing her well.Thisva warning to anyone visiting the Cathedral at Jaca. There is a dangerous situation in the cathedral - the lights only come on if you put 1 euro into the slot. Otherwise it is in darkness. Someone in our group had a serious accident in the cathedral on Monday afternoon. It was pouring with rain so in order to escape it, she entered the cathedral through the side door. With no lights on, she did not see the 3 steps and slipped and fell. Had the lights been on this would not have happened or at least access should not be allowed the side door of the Cathdral. The ambulance was called and she was taken to Jaca Hospital where they found that she had a broken femur in two places. It took almost 5 days of negotiations for her South African Europe Assist, the Spanish Europe Assist travel insurance company and the hospital to find a hospital to which she could be transferred that could do the operation. Eventually she was taken to Barcelona by ambulance last night and the operated on her today at 1230.
I trust your friend will recover and return and you journey too will continue. My wife spent too much time in hospitals and clinics on Spanish and Portuguese Caminos. I am very grateful for that care. We always paid the small bill. Is there a fund pilgrims can support for these services?..... UltreyaThisva warning to anyone visiting the Cathedral at Jaca. There is a dangerous situation in the cathedral - the lights only come on if you put 1 euro into the slot. Otherwise it is in darkness. Someone in our group had a serious accident in the cathedral on Monday afternoon. It was pouring with rain so in order to escape it, she entered the cathedral through the side door. With no lights on, she did not see the 3 steps and slipped and fell. Had the lights been on this would not have happened or at least access should not be allowed the side door of the Cathdral. The ambulance was called and she was taken to Jaca Hospital where they found that she had a broken femur in two places. It took almost 5 days of negotiations for her South African Europe Assist, the Spanish Europe Assist travel insurance company and the hospital to find a hospital to which she could be transferred that could do the operation. Eventually she was taken to Barcelona by ambulance last night and the operated on her today at 1230.
Or even the flashlight function on your phone.I do NOT mean to minimize this. It is a very serious and painful injury, with potential serious consequences.
But it does speak to the advantage of carrying a small LED torch / flashlight in your rucksack waist pocket, or otherwise close to hand. I do... Weighs 50 grams... 1.7 ounces...
I hope she mends well, and quickly.
Have friends at home willing to phone / harass medical insurance into faster action
Thank you for sharing this information. It certainly gives me hope for my flight home which has terrified me.Hi Pam, hang in there with the insurance. We had a similar problem last year. One of the group was injured, and she had to get her sister in South Africa to “motivate” the insurance to “do something”. The insurance finally kicked in (after a week), and the injured lady was transferred from Sarria to Lugo hospital. When the rest of us arrived in Santiago they then transferred her to our hotel there so she could fly back home with us. The good news is that they upgraded her to Business Class!
Jill
Not cool!! You the problem really is.... that you have to watch every step you take in Spain, not just the Camino!! Holy smokes, if I get complacent and forget that I am not in my homeland, one misstep and it is all over for me!! I have had several close calls!!Thisva warning to anyone visiting the Cathedral at Jaca. There is a dangerous situation in the cathedral - the lights only come on if you put 1 euro into the slot. Otherwise it is in darkness. Someone in our group had a serious accident in the cathedral on Monday afternoon. It was pouring with rain so in order to escape it, she entered the cathedral through the side door. With no lights on, she did not see the 3 steps and slipped and fell. Had the lights been on this would not have happened or at least access should not be allowed the side door of the Cathdral. The ambulance was called and she was taken to Jaca Hospital where they found that she had a broken femur in two places. It took almost 5 days of negotiations for her South African Europe Assist, the Spanish Europe Assist travel insurance company and the hospital to find a hospital to which she could be transferred that could do the operation. Eventually she was taken to Barcelona by ambulance last night and the operated on her today at 1230.
just a little word to say thanks for posting, in spite of the great distress you have had to undergo. Wishing you an upgrade to luxury class on your return flight. May the healing be sure and strong.Cautionary comment from the injured pilgrim:
Always travel with stretchable pants - as it was hot in the hospital today I tried to wear 'baggy' shorts which I had worn when walking - too tight - had to wear my 'evening' track suits pants which were baggier - did damage to wound
Know how to use social media to get medical insurance company into faster action when required
Have friends at home willing to phone / harass medical insurance into faster action
Be grateful / charming to medical and nursing staff - it does make things so much easier
Do not let down your guard - last year I walked the very difficult San Salvador but one of our group fell and broke his shoulder in a city, the same as me, falling in the city.
Oh, Pam , what incredibly bad luck - I am so sorry. And I echo @ kirkie in saying thank you for posting. Under the circumstances, this is above and beyond the call.Cautionary comment from the injured pilgrim:
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