John has been out and about and determined that hiring a rental car and driving Liz to Amsterdam is the best course of action once Liz is well enough to travel.
At this stage the plan is to try and get moving either Saturday or Sunday, and the surgeon doing the operation is ok with that provided Liz doesn't get any infections and feels well enough to move.
John is trying to get confirmation from the insurance company that they will cover the costs of the rental car for a one way hire. The hire company is called Sixt and say that all they require to hire a car is a valid NZ licence, passport and credit card. The insurance company have so far been wonderful, advising they will cover all medical costs and the costs of Johns hotel.
John plans to rejoin the tour in Brugge in Belgium if the above plan all comes to pass. Liz will meanwhile convalesce with her cousin Luus until Amy can come from London to take charge.
Liz thinks there is a conspiracy to prevent John from ever traveling within The Netherlands and meeting her relations! He has never been to Holland whereas Liz has been many times and met all her relations on many occasions.
Many thanks to all of our friends and family who have been in touch. If you have not been contacted directly it's because John has been a bit distracted, and if truth been told, somewhat challenged by using Liz's iPad and iPhone, both of which he rarely uses!
One of our close friends suggests that in future we travel by bus, but my challenge to him is to join us on our next trip and discover the joys of cycling, German hospitals notwithstanding!
Will keep you all posted as to developments.
John and Liz
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John & Liz Pfahlert
P O Box 9740
Marion Square
Wellington 6141
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