Switching to another platform

I can't get blogger to work with my phone. I have to go thru  too many contortions to do what I used to do in one or two steps. Apparently google and Apple stopped collaborating a few updates again.

So back to Facebook for now.

Waiting in Düsseldorf

Sunday June 18

Happy Father's Day!

I was pleasantly surprised by Air Berlin.  Good food and efficient service. Seating was tight but at least the guy next to me was both friendly and small.

Walking around with a backpack over my good shoulder has been unpleasant but I'm pleased that I survived the long flight with no real discomfort and no Ibuprofen.  Two glasses of red wine may have been what made it work.

So now I'm facing a 6 hour layover and doing my best to just relax.

Andrea, my sister-in-law who is one of the riders on the upcoming tour,is wanting to explore Düsseldorf and is also busy planning for a full day in Geneva on Monday.  I'm the wet rag though, letting her know that my plans are to just sit and wait and that I refuse to plan anything for Monday! I've encouraged her though to go and do her thing. My priority is to do everything possible to squeeze  in as much healing as possible before the riding starts.

Here's a shot of some interesting artwork in the concourse

Swiss bound once again

In an hour and a half, I drive to SFO to start a long journey to Geneva. I'll be guiding a Bike Switzerland Challenge tour and am excited to be back in that beautiful  country I once called home.

The good news is that I'm all packed and ready to go. The not so good news is that I was in a cycling accident a week ago Friday that whacked my right shoulder and fractured my scapula.

A friend video taped the bump. It doesn't look bad unless you note my shoulder hitting the vertical support pole on the side barrier.

https://youtu.be/xoO1kr8e2BM


The bruising of the shoulder keeps me from raising my arm but I'm able to ride and apply pressure without too much pain in my shoulder.

Also, judging by the increased pain in my shoulder blade over the last few days, I suspect the bone is healing nicely. Vitamin I (Ibuprofen) helps immensely and I'm hoping I've hit the pain  peak and that each day will bring me closer to normal. The ride doesn't start until Wednesday, so I still have time for some more healing.

The flight is also far from ideal. Air Berlin cancelled my original flight and now instead of arriving mid afternoon, I arrive close to midnight on Sunday. Not at all happy with this but it is what it is.

So lots of challenges but I'm guardedly optimistic that I can pull this off . I guess my subsequent posts will tell the story.