Help! broken ankle, traveling solo, can't leave the country
#16 
Apr 1st, 2011, 06:14 Senior Member
- Join Date:
- Sep 2010
- Location:
- Far On The Planet Called Earth...
- Posts:
- 233
Quote:
Hey Jadeskirt,
Originally Posted by Jadeskirt 
Thank you for your suggestions Poison Spy (love that name)
Xaverian has already been very helpful
, but I need information about specific guesthouses or hotels, since my physical condition makes it impossible for me to shop around in person. I've stayed in many reasonable places in Kolkata over the years but sadly none of them would work for me now because of my accessibility needs. I called the YMCA but the hotel is on the second floor and they do not have a lift. I can handle only few stairs and that is with help...
I did call the US consulate and asked them to help me find a place or to help me hire a person to find find a place for me. They said they could not help me.
I'm hoping that a fellow traveler might have some ideas of specific places that would work for me. I can hire a car to drive out of Kolkata, if necessary.
Thank you for your suggestions Poison Spy (love that name) Xaverian has already been very helpful
, but I need information about specific guesthouses or hotels, since my physical condition makes it impossible for me to shop around in person. I've stayed in many reasonable places in Kolkata over the years but sadly none of them would work for me now because of my accessibility needs. I called the YMCA but the hotel is on the second floor and they do not have a lift. I can handle only few stairs and that is with help...I did call the US consulate and asked them to help me find a place or to help me hire a person to find find a place for me. They said they could not help me.
I'm hoping that a fellow traveler might have some ideas of specific places that would work for me. I can hire a car to drive out of Kolkata, if necessary.
Thanks you liked my name...
If i recall it correct there is a hotel named "fairlawn" it is owned by a foreigner and is really a nice and neat and tidy hotel and the owners are really helpful couple. It is in sudder street. Just get in touch with them.
There is one more option for you, the West Bengal Tourism are having their hotels, which are much cheaper then private owned and are really neat and clean, i have stayed in their hotel and i found them out to be good ones. They are having their office in BBD Bagh (Dalhousi square). People are really helpful at the office and they will suggest the best stay for you as per your condition and your budget. Believe me it is really cheap as compared to others and also better then others on the given conditions.
I would suggest you to move on to Darjeeling as now it would be difficult for you to bear up the sultry weather of Kolkata when already you have problem and i am sure you would love being in Darjeeling. Or just go to some nearby town of Kolkata, preferably close to sea...like Diamond Harbor, it is close to Kolkata and also going to be a less burden on your pocket.
Let me know if i can be of any help to you.
Wish you fast recovery and best of health.
#19 
Apr 1st, 2011, 08:57 Maha Guru Member
- Join Date:
- May 2003
- Location:
- Northern California
- Posts:
- 5,358
Quote:
Fairlawn is very nice, and does have ground-floor rooms, but it is 'way more than the Rs.700 the OP said she could afford.
Originally Posted by Poisonspy Hey Jadeskirt,
Thanks you liked my name...
If i recall it correct there is a hotel named "fairlawn" it is owned by a foreigner and is really a nice and neat and tidy hotel and the owners are really helpful couple. It is in sudder street. Just get in touch with them.
Hey Jadeskirt,Thanks you liked my name...
If i recall it correct there is a hotel named "fairlawn" it is owned by a foreigner and is really a nice and neat and tidy hotel and the owners are really helpful couple. It is in sudder street. Just get in touch with them.
The map is not the territory. --Alfred Korzybski
Quote:
Congratulations on finding a place to stay!
Originally Posted by Jadeskirt Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Xaverian found an apartment for me in south, south Kolkata. Looks like it will work well for my situation. Now I can focus on healing.
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Xaverian found an apartment for me in south, south Kolkata. Looks like it will work well for my situation. Now I can focus on healing. And good work Xaverian for making it happen!
We have been following this thread and were concerned for your wellbeing, though we had no useful advice to offer.
We wish you a quick recovery.
Last edited by hfot2; Apr 2nd, 2011 at 08:32..
#21
Apr 2nd, 2011, 08:10 Senior Member
- Join Date:
- Sep 2010
- Location:
- Far On The Planet Called Earth...
- Posts:
- 233
Quote:
Wish you fast recovery of your health, toast for your good health.
Originally Posted by Jadeskirt Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Xaverian found an apartment for me in south, south Kolkata. Looks like it will work well for my situation. Now I can focus on healing.
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Xaverian found an apartment for me in south, south Kolkata. Looks like it will work well for my situation. Now I can focus on healing. You did a great work Xaverian!!!
Keep it up.
Quote:
@ Jadeskirt--wish you recover very soon.
Originally Posted by Jadeskirt Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Xaverian found an apartment for me in south, south Kolkata. Looks like it will work well for my situation. Now I can focus on healing.
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Xaverian found an apartment for me in south, south Kolkata. Looks like it will work well for my situation. Now I can focus on healing. @ Xaverian --thank you very well done...
Still in India?
Hi-
I just came upon your posts and I'm struck by the similarities in our interests. I would love to chat with you about your experiences these past years if that is possible. Is there a way I can contact you?
Thanks
Eric
Hope your ankle is all better by now.
I just came upon your posts and I'm struck by the similarities in our interests. I would love to chat with you about your experiences these past years if that is possible. Is there a way I can contact you?
Thanks
Eric
Hope your ankle is all better by now.
#27 
Jul 14th, 2012, 22:37 Maha Guru Member
- Join Date:
- Sep 2001
- Location:
- Land that shakes and bakes.
- Posts:
- 10,557
A year plus on I hope so. However, I had a bone injury that took almost a year to reach basic recovery..
. However, I had a bone injury that took almost a year to reach basic recovery..
#29 
Jul 15th, 2012, 21:48 Curiouser and curiouser!
- Join Date:
- Aug 2010
- Location:
- United States
- Posts:
- 2,882
Quote:
Sorry, members aren't able to send a private message until they have ten posts and have been here ten days.
Originally Posted by Jadeskirt Thanks Eric... I'm back in India! My ankle is fine. I'm not sure how this site works anymore, I think you can send me a private message.
Thanks Eric... I'm back in India! My ankle is fine. I'm not sure how this site works anymore, I think you can send me a private message. Jadeskirt, happy to hear that your ankle is healed and that you are back in India!
Similar Threads
| Title, Username, & Date | Last Post | Replies | Views | Forum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leave to what country cheaply every 180 days? | Apr 1st, 2010 22:06 | 17 | 1540 | Indian Visa and Passport Questions |
| traveling solo with a tour group | Aug 12th, 2009 21:33 | 3 | 540 | Introduce Yourself |
| Traveling Solo in March '09 | Mar 2nd, 2009 09:51 | 3 | 614 | India Travel Partners |
| Traveling solo? | Aug 5th, 2008 23:15 | 6 | 945 | Chai and Chat |
| Traveling Solo | Jul 4th, 2006 11:48 | 0 | 775 | India Travel Partners |
Posting Rules
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off
Linear Mode
