In my normal mode of procrastination, I still have not gotten the vaccinations that I should have before going to some of my destinations, like Kenya. I purposely decided to get them in Europe because they would be much cheaper. When I was in France, I never found the time…yes that is my rationalization excuse for blowing it off. I tried to get it in Switzerland and found it was just as expensive as the US. (I forgot the mention that although I really enjoyed Switzerland, it was extremely expensive. It was impossible to have an actual dinner for less than the equivalent of $30-40. And I saw that a Big Mac meal was $12). So since I was so close, I decided to stop back into France for a day on the way to Italy.
I met a young lady and her mother sitting with me on the train. They were unbelievably nice and helpful. They lived near the city I was going to, Chambery. She gave me the name of a bar that her friend owns and the name of a doctor where I may be able to get my vaccinations. This is only interesting because I did stop at the bar for a few drinks and some advice when I arrived. It was a cool little bar with tons of local artist’s work on the walls. They directed me to a place where I could get a room for the night, and I stopped to get a quick bite after I checked-in. When I headed back to the bar, I was shocked to see the building beside it was on fire. And this wasn’t a small building, or a little fire. The fire department was battling it, but it was already out of control. It burned down 3/4 of the block, including an apartment complex and a hotel. Luckily the section with the bar made it through. And luckily that wasn’t the hotel they suggested for me.
And FYI, I still didn’t get my vaccinations. Everything was closed because it was Saturday. But I found out Italy is nearly as cheap, so I will get it done there on Monday….hopefully.
I met a young lady and her mother sitting with me on the train. They were unbelievably nice and helpful. They lived near the city I was going to, Chambery. She gave me the name of a bar that her friend owns and the name of a doctor where I may be able to get my vaccinations. This is only interesting because I did stop at the bar for a few drinks and some advice when I arrived. It was a cool little bar with tons of local artist’s work on the walls. They directed me to a place where I could get a room for the night, and I stopped to get a quick bite after I checked-in. When I headed back to the bar, I was shocked to see the building beside it was on fire. And this wasn’t a small building, or a little fire. The fire department was battling it, but it was already out of control. It burned down 3/4 of the block, including an apartment complex and a hotel. Luckily the section with the bar made it through. And luckily that wasn’t the hotel they suggested for me.
And FYI, I still didn’t get my vaccinations. Everything was closed because it was Saturday. But I found out Italy is nearly as cheap, so I will get it done there on Monday….hopefully.
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