Lobby by maggiemae

Lobby

Lobby of the botel we were staying at. This guy sitting here had a sad story to tell. His wife fell down those stairs behind him and I was just behind. She was lying on the floor and looking shocked. The ambulance was called, the medics came in and apparently smacked on the side of the face to see if there was any reaction! She was taken away and into hospital. Later that evening I asked him how things were and he came over and had a long chat with us in broken English. He was a Mexican and over to see his son in Munich. Just about in tears at one time saying how his world had changed in a moment!
Three good things;
1. Wife was OK after lots of scans but had to wear a neck brace for some days.
2. It was a wakeup call for us to be extra careful!
3. Didn't buy any Czech crystal in spite of wanting to. Too risky in a small suitcase!
Omg, so sad story....glad that she is better.....take care your fa.ily, my friend...coll shot anyway....
January 8th, 2018  
Oh goodness, a fall like that is such a shock for her, but for you to witness too. Glad to hear she's going to be OK though.
January 8th, 2018  
How sad to hear that somebody was hurt while on holiday. I can imagine all the effort they made to come to Europe and visit their son in Munich. Take care of yourself and enjoy.
January 8th, 2018  
Just shows life can change in an instant.
January 8th, 2018  
Bep
Glad to read she is okay.
Nice shot of your botel lobby.
January 8th, 2018  
The dangers involved in travel! But it is good to know she is safe. Great shot and story. Fav.
January 8th, 2018  
What a warning! And relieved you could post with the additional detail of her eventually being ok.
January 8th, 2018  
Wow! What a scary story. I’m glad you could give him a friendly ear for a while.
January 8th, 2018  
oh dear,. glad she is ok. nice lobby though
January 8th, 2018  
How terrible for the couple ! - but what shine on those wonderful marble floors !
January 8th, 2018  
Nice lobby, glad she is ok
January 8th, 2018  
A beautiful place. Getting injured in foreign countries is so scary. Glad she will be okay.
January 8th, 2018  
@beryl Don't think they are marble though they look like it Beryl! And.... there is a dent - broken bit in the middle of the floor where she fell!
January 8th, 2018  
@louannwarren The guy mentioned straight away, we have insurance.... so that is good. However his wife looks a bit like a zombie now!
January 8th, 2018  
You have to be so careful, one slip & you could be dead! How unfortunate for them both, should be out enjoying themselves with their son & family. I expect the hotel were worried a bit too, health & safety & all that! A slap seems a bit drastic, don't be falling about in Prague, wouldn't like to be slapped!
January 8th, 2018  
@happypat Left Prague now and right up a mountain in Switzerland! With being so careful around steps! Too far up = 2100 metres to survive if we fell out of the window!
January 8th, 2018  
Great capture...What a terrible accident...so happy the lady will recover. Always be cautious no matter where you are.
January 8th, 2018  
Awesome shot
January 8th, 2018  
glad she will be ok. good that you stopped to talk to him
January 9th, 2018  
Glad she’s ok. A close call.
January 9th, 2018  
oh dear
January 9th, 2018  
Life is like this, one moment changes everything. How sad.
January 9th, 2018  
Oh dear, glad she is okay. It is a reminder to always keep your eyes open.
January 9th, 2018  
A terrible fall. No fun any time but especially when out of country and away from home. I speak from personal experience! It is awful so be careful!
January 9th, 2018  
@gardenfolk Its too late to be careful after a fall - and then so much time recovering! Sad that you had this happen!
January 9th, 2018  
@maggiemae I fell on a slate courtyard and did a face plant. I had a trip to the ER for facial stitches and broken nose. Flew home and was very sick, then an ambulance ride to another ER. Bad concussion, chin rash, bruises, stitches, broken nose, aches and pains. I looked like I had been in a bar fight...and the bar won!
January 9th, 2018  
@gardenfolk That sounds horrific! You will never forget that!
January 9th, 2018  
Yikes, I hope I never need emergency medical attention in Eastern Europe! Sounds like a Three Stooges routine!
January 10th, 2018  
How sad and glad his wife is going to be ok. Yes, it is smart to be careful at all times. Beautiful lobby at this hotel.
January 10th, 2018  
glad that the woman was okay. smacking the patient isn't one of the things taught to us in first aid! doubt it was standard procedure! i better ask my instructor.

you could've mailed your crystal to your home, perhaps?
January 11th, 2018  
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