We have been traveling the world nonstop as a family going on 4 years now, living large on little and having a ball! So many people worry about what can go wrong, but 99.9% none of those worries ever happen & extended travel is much easier, cheaper & rewarding than most realize!

Most of our travels have been idyllic! Still, when you travel as much as we have
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...(30 countries, 4 continents, over 150,000 miles so far -most overland with much walking & biking and using every mode of transportation from cargo ships to camels!)...one is bound to hit some challenges along the way.

Recently I was in a bike wreck in Austria & ended up in the hospital with a broken arm and surgery.

http://www.soultravelers3.com/2009/09/-a-travelers-tragic-tale-handling-travel-disasters-medical-emergency-.html

I am posting about it here so others can see that even when you do hit those challenges when traveling, they don't have to stop you or the fun.

It is actually a blessing that it happened on the road because we always have high deductible insurance, so it would have cost MUCH more at home in US & the care was superior here.

Don't worry, be happy & follow your family travel dreams!

I just went to your site yesterday to read about your accident - YIKES! I had heard you had had some type of accident, but wasn't sure what happened. I guess you really are lucky that all went well in the end - even though you would certainly prefer not to fall in the first place!

Take care and I hope it all progresses well!

Nancy

Thanks Nancy! Tons of hard core bikers along the Danube, I just had a freak accident that could happen anywhere. I know you guys have dealt with some things too & the longer one travels the odds increase i suppose as every life will have a challenge or 2!

You know my brother died in a bike wreck, so yeah, i'm real glad that it was my arm & not a broken neck! Great care here too in Austria & so much cheaper than in US.


LOTS 2 be grateful for!

I'm getting antzy so heading to London in early oct to meet some old friends! Will help motivate me thru my PT! lol

WT!!!!!
Girlfriend...I have been so busy and have lost track of my traveling friends...just checking in to research some Camino info and seeing this.
Take care of yourself and have safe travels...

YOU are such an inspiration! Must run and check out your blog and read up on your bike injury.

Hugs,
Neve and family