It's because -
In our experience you have extra time to cross roads here, as between the traffic the cobbles that make up the road surface seem to slow down the cars, Tuks, buses & bikes
But this time - a truck wouldn't slow down & I was crossing the busy road in market Avenida in rush hour; I was trying to get over the double road; in the UK we call it a duel carriageway. I put my hand up to gesture ' hey give me a minute' as I saw the truck coming forwards me - next thing I knew I was down flat.
The truck took a corner towards me and he put his foot on the gas! Probably not deliberately, but he just wanted to get into the road out of his side junction and on his way?
I fell; I must have tripped on the uneven cobbles I suppose but can't recall, I do recall trying to steady myself & stay upright but nothing was working out. I kept hold of my new NWT bible though!!
A kind American woman came to my aid & an ambulance man who was collectiing funds with his money box came and pulled me to my feet, I didn't want to be pulled up but I had to get off the road.
At the side walk a kindly older man offered me his small folded orange towel & I rubbed my painful knee with it, my palms were grazed a bit & joints jolted. I will live!!
It was a long day & to top that we overslept the next morning, first time ever..
I felt like a creaky old door or how I used to feel after a good game if squash!
Squash had to be curtailed due to repeated injuries, & now crossing roads will be done with even more caution.
The lesson has been learnt!!!!
Pick your feet up - & don't mess with trucks or buses.
