Trip and Fall

[Caomhin O Fearghaill]

My walking partner tripped and fell just 2k from Santiago ( just beyond the two stone markers) on Friday 23rd September. We were on the final stage from Padron. I want to say thank you to the local man who rang the ambulance which arrived in about 10 minutes. Thank you to the pilgrims that stay with us until the police and ambulance arrived. We discovered at the hospital that my partner's arm was broken. We were very well looked after by the hospital staff from x-ray to discharge. We are home now and recovery is underway and planning our next Camino in 2023.
Thank you once again to all the wonderful people who came to our aid.

 

[SabsP]

What a positive post despite the bad news!
Quick recovery for your walking partner.
Good to hear that the excellent healthcare system in Spain helped you out so well.

Happy preparations for next year!

 

[oursonpolaire]

I had occasion in 2018 to accompany a pilgrim who had fallen dramatically and frighteningly ill, in an ambulance to the hospital in Santiago. I was very impressed with the efficiency (they could teach us a few things in Canada), professionalism, and compassion of the staff. I remember the ER physician, when I thanked her for her work onthe way out, saying to me that "it was a privilege to be of help to a pilgrim."

 

[VNwalking]

So close and yet so far. But your experience of kindness from all those wonderful people sounds like a beautiful gift, in spite of the circumstances.

We are home now and recovery is underway and planning our next Camino in 2023.

May the healing be quick and the planning be a joy!
Buen (and safe!) camino next time, @Caomhin O Fearghaill.