No broken bones! In a foolish test of the accuracy of Newton's gravitational constant, I discovered that a participatory observer is my no means qualified to make accurate observations. My face, knee and left pointer finger provided poor clues, and all that I can ascertain is:
1) Newton was a pretty clever guy, he used apples instead of himself; and
2) A nine foot fall headfirst onto the asphalt hurts.
A physician friend of mine here, who is connected with the Indian Embassy, was able to arrange for an x-ray (at the cost of 2 rials or $5.00) and then took me to see the premature baby (8 weeks) that he operated on for 6 hours yesterday, reconnecting and/or removing the disjointed parts (11) of it's small intestine. This same doctor may also be able to help us buy booze for our voyage, since as an established ex-pat he can apply for a drinking license! Three times three huzzah!
We launch after several delays tomorrow, which in coincidence with the new year will be a cause for jubilation. Happy New Year, a holiday we can all believe in. (Granted that we share the usage of the Gregorian calendar...)
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is that nine huzzahs? unprecedented
ReplyDeletesounds as if that was a "zelda-cam" moment! glad you are okay. remember, you are like me in many ways.... be careful!! have a good journey. keep up the blogs. mum
ReplyDeleteJust realized I don't get e-mails when you update... Am now caught up with the saga and can't wait to hear more.
ReplyDeleteTo keep you updated:
I accidentally graduated from college a semester early. More or less.
Bananaphone,
Will