We?ve successfully managed to reschedule for 3rd Jan. and for the same price, so only an extra month to wait. I think hubster?s boss was quite pleased he?s not going in Dec., as it?s a critical time for them and he?s raised no objections to our going in Jan. Shame we?ll be shoving and pushing with the rest of the tourists at the best sights but, as Glenda says, the weather may be that bit better so we can, at least, enjoy what we?re seeing to the full. Just got to get the leg working again now.

I had thought about sleeping downstairs on the settee, but not sure that I?d be setting myself up for more problems, as I have a back and neck problem (bit of a wreck, really) and our bed is orthopaedic and supports me very well, so it?s worth the haul up the stairs to get to it. Keep telling myself I?m going to be very well toned up by the time this is all over. It?s just a case of overcoming the initial muscle pains and weakness, then it should get easier. When I can put my foot to the floor to steady myself, it will be much better. I fell yesterday when my crutches decided they?d have a bit of fun with me but, fortunately, I fell onto the rug and not the hard floor.

I must be getting adept at falling well, as, apart from fracturing my leg through twisting as I fell, I?ve not suffered any other bruising or pains from these falls. It?s not the first time I?ve fallen on those steps outside either ? perhaps I?m secretly training to be a fall guy (stuntman or is that fall/stunt person?). Must find a way to explain to the cats that it?s really not a good idea to be rubbing round my legs while I?m tottering along on my crutches.