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Lima - 22nd to 27th Jan 2018

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Dr William escorted me on my trip from Cusco to Lima.  Speaking excellent English, he tended to me the entire journey, making sure I wasn't over-exerting myself, even when I went to the loo! (He didn't come with me, but gave me strict instructions not to hurry the process!)  We landed late and so didn't arrive at the clinic in Lima until around 7pm, when loads of locals were also coming for their after work appointments. It was very busy and impersonal - nothing like the attention I'd received in Mac Salud hospital.  A few assessments later, and an annoying tussle with the cashier, who refused to accept that my insurance would pay directly, requiring quite a few calls to the UK, and finally at 8pm I checked into the Dazzler Hotel.  5 days of R&R in 4 star luxury.  It's not backpacking, but it's what I need right now. Having thanked Dr William and bid him goodbye, I crawled into bed, smiling to myself in disbelief that I was actually there.  The nightm...