Poached eggs on the way.
It was good to get back behind the wheel this morning and drive for the very first time since the automatic gearbox decided enough was enough on Christmas Eve.
It was an early start too. Well, early for me as we needed to be in our nearest town where Lisa had a 9am appointment at the medical centre. Even when we lived in Wales, I was a night owl and not an early riser and there was no need to change habits when we got here. Today was different.
Actually, talking of the appointment, it was just for Lisa to get her repeat prescriptions. Back in the UK, this had to be arranged a month at a time but, here, she came back to the car with a prescription for six months’ supply of her medications. Now, that is service.
The appointment this morning was also quite an achievement for Lisa as she went through it all speaking only Spanish and understanding the doctor’s replies. That’s something I could not do yet but I am working on that.
After leaving there, we returned home and I have to say that the car was an absolute pleasure to drive; I only hope that continues. Arriving home, my beloved headed straight for the kitchen where she prepared breakfast, as we only had a cup of tea before our trip to the medical centre. In fact, breakfast marked Lisa’s second ‘first’ of the day. It was the very first time in her life that she had cooked poached eggs. For a first attempt they turned out brilliantly but the cook wasn’t happy with her own work and says she is determined to do better next time. All I can say is, ‘yes please’ and ‘the sooner the better’; you might guess that I love poached eggs.
Having now lived in Spain for more than two months, during which we have enjoyed the autumn and early winter sunshine, I can say that living in the sun seems to be having a beneficial effect on the multiple sclerosis that affects me.
Sunshine is not a cure for MS but it does have two effects. First of all it helps your body create more vitamin D and, secondly, sunny days generally lift your spirits. Bearing these facts in mind, I feel that I am maintaining my balance better and am certainly falling less frequently. In fact, thinking about it, I have not had a real fall for weeks and even the number of times when my knee has given way has reduced significantly.
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Poached eggs are a favourite of mine too.. I cook mine in a frying pan with water of cause.. I don’t stir or move the water. Fantastic eggs every time. Oh hot water but not bubbling as it breaks the egg. Poached eggs in the sun, what’s not to like….
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