What a wonderful holiday we had, although it is so good to be home. We started our holiday in London where what little family I have , live there. The weather was cold and wet so thank goodness I took a rain coat and some jerseys. We then went to Brussels to stay a long weekend with my stepson, he spoilt us to death and we nearly wore our feet to the bone with so much walking and sightseeing. My DH then went to Munich to visit his family while I went to southern Italy to spend time with my daughter and family. On my second evening in Italy I had to get up during the night and promptly got my foot entangled in a long curtain and fell down some stone stairs. I hit my head on an old coal stove, splitting my forehead open. My SIL took me straight to the local Government hospital where they put in 11 stitches and kept me in over night. (This morning I have been to my own doctor who is concerned as she thinks I am going to be left with a nasty scar. I am due to have X rays on my skull and cheek this afternoon.) I have been in no real pain apart from most of my body being bruised. DH and step son joined me a few days later in Italy. Luckily my injury did not stop us from having a wonderful time in Italy. Our last 2 days were spent in Naples - not a place I would visit again. I hated the filth in the streets but most of all the drivers there. I am sure they are all quite mad. I was amazed that we returned our hired car without a scratch on it!!! Our journey back home to South Africa was a bit lengthy due to a huge hold up in Dubai because of fog. I am just so pleased to be home safe and relatively sound. Hugs to all Sarah.