When we were 2.7 miles from our hotel in North Bend, OR for the day, we stopped to photograph the bridge we were going to cross. We rode on and when we crested the hill, a truck weaved and the back of the boat trailer being pulled, clipped me. The driver stopped to tell Alice and Mary that I was down and he called 911.
My left clavicle bone that in broken into 4 pieces. I have bruised ribs, lots of road rash, and I am typing one fingered on my iPhone because the thumb on my right hand is sprained.
Alice and Mary took excellent care of me at the scene, along with a politician of local note who was on the scene immediately. Parameducs and the Coos Bay hospital staff were all excellent. Mark drove 950 miles RT yesterday to pick us all up. Mary and Alice helped with the drive home because the long distance drive/ride was difficult on his 1 month post-op knee replacement surgery.
I encouraged Alice and Mary to continue the adventure but they decided to stop, with the idea we will all continue the journey in 2016. We really were having a great time. We travel well together. We are all hugely disappointed.
We have been traveling on a budget and Mary and Alice think I did this to get out of staying "in the worst motel ever." They thought the hospital was 5 star accommodations next to theirs. I don't think so! The next time that I stay in a dive, I will remember that it is far better than a sterile, new hospital room with 24 hour care ;)
I'm sorry to have ended our journey on this low note. We have set our minds on continuing it when we all feel ready. Until then, please drive and Bike safely.
Ouch, don't know what else to say. Sad for you and for your friends. Swear words for the driver! Sending healing vibes your way. Hope you are back flying in November so I can see you in D.C.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, Leliani, I don't even know what to say. I am so sorry your trip ended this way and VERY glad you weren't hurt any worse. Happy you are planning to resume the trip at a later date, but I know that doesn't make the end of this one any easier to take. Heal fast.
ReplyDeleteDamn - so sorry to hear that your trip has been postponed. What an awful thing to experience. I am hoping you've got some good meds for the pain. I'm with Judi in that I hope you heal quickly.
ReplyDeleteRemember, the warmth in Maui is very soothing. Your clavicle and Mark's knee will feel so good there.
ReplyDeleteOh Leiliani... the pain you must be in! You have my number if you need anything. Take care and mend quickly. 2016!
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