So after  a 9 year absence I’ve gone back to the Dr. He referred me to 3 other doctors for various ailments. Which means I’ve had a boatload of appointments lately. I think I made one Dr’s day today. He wants to cut. Not anytime soon dude! Anyways the specialist Dr. again referred me to another Dr.I have another appointment tomorrow (1 days notice).
I’m quite impressed with the Deutsch healthcare system. It’s very good. The Dr’s apparently get their “Dr. schooling” in English, so having me as a patient no problem for them. They have mostly been pleasant to deal with and the system seems to be working well.
…and since it’s such a big issue in the states – I pay about 14% for my health care here. I’ve no idea if the company also pitches in (I kind of doubt it), but coverage is mandatory and automatic when you start a job (or if you don’t have a job). Same in Italy. No editorializing to be found from me today…I feel like I should, but I smell food so I don’t have the strength to waste writing…

Finally hitting the Italian consulate on Wednesday to get a work permit put into my passport. Immediately after I’ll be off to Italy in the afternoon. Coming back the following Tuesday to again immediately head off to somewhere in the Netherlands for a weekend sailing trip. Looking forward to this. I’ve never been proper sailing, so this will be good.