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hospitalization in France

Marian had had some vague complaints for a few weeks and had attacks of fever at night. When the doctor couldn't offer a solution after some blood tests and other investigations, she sent us to the Urgence (emergency room) for an in-depth examination. No appointment needed, you can walk right in.

We wanted to be ahead of the crowds and were already there at 8 am. Unfortunately a little too early, we were not only ahead of the crowds, but also the staff. In the waiting room, someone was lying on a stretcher with a fresh leg fracture. It is better to wait until 9 am with a traffic accident. Fortunately, the nursing staff trickled in one by one and an hour later we were able to register.

Marian got a seat in another waiting area and I was sent away. An hour later she was allowed to take a seat a little further down the hall. and then again a little further on. It was reminiscent of the Disneyland queues. Friendly people everywhere too. Only the signs with 'from here another hour and a half' were missing.

The CHU in Limoges is an academic hospital where healthcare specialists are trained. This means that quite a lot of people are busy around your bed, always under the supervision of an experienced doctor in the field, of course. The boss. Last summer, when I had a sawing accident with my finger, a whole team of young people in white coats were summoned. My arm was numb and was behind some sort of splash screen, I couldn't see or feel it. One student took turns 'doing something' behind that screen. Sometimes the boss gave a compliment, sometimes he suddenly raised his hand and shouted 'Non non non, oh la-la! Pas comme ça...'. Afterwards, they gave each other a high-five. True story...

Anyway, after the pictures there were some blood tests and in the afternoon it became clear that Marian had to be hospitalized for a few nights. They have investigated every possible cause and no expense has been spared. This enormous determination has pleasantly surprised us. The few nights turned into a few weeks and Marian was only allowed to go on leave on weekends. Never longer than 48 hours, that seems to have something to do with the insurance. On Monday mornings you see many patients returning from their weekend away, complete with trolleys.

All in all an exciting time. Kudos to the CHU Limoges crew for their thorough and professional approach! There is really only one small thing that is missing: taste in the dishes! Everything tastes neutral, zero flavour. We heard stories of people having a steak with a glass of red wine, but on inquiry it turned out to be in the private clinic next to the hospital. A jar of Aromat smuggled in brought the solution.

The diagnosis 'Maladie des griffes du chat' has now been established. The cat scratch disease. We had never heard of it. It is a bacteria that can be transmitted by cats with their sharp nails. This is not illogical, since we have taken care of 4 kittens (from stray cats) this summer. Then you sometimes get scratched. Marian has received a double cure and is allowed to continue sick at home. There is still a small uncertainty in the diagnosis, but for now we are sticking to it and we hope that things will get better soon.

Mike & Marian

30-11-2021

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Camping du Lac
Route de la plage
87460 Bujaleuf
France

Terms and Conditions

Arrival
On the day of arrival your pitch is available from 14.00 pm. It is no problem to arrive at the campsite earlier, but the pitch will be available from 14 pm. The rental accommodations are also available from 14.00 hours due to cleaning.

Departure
On the day of departure, we would like the pitch to be available again from 11 am. for maintenance and for arriving guests. It is no problem to stay a little longer at the campsite, as long as the place is empty and available.

Payment
To make sure that your preferred location is available on arrival, you can book online. No extra costs will be charged for this. The down payment for a camping pitch is equal to the total cost of the booking with a maximum of €50. The down payment for a rental accommodation is equal to 50% of the total cost of the booking. After booking you will receive an email with the payment details and a link to transfer the down payment. The remaining amount will remain open until the end of your holiday, and can be paid at the reception upon departure by debit card, cash or check.

Cancellation
If canceled up to 14 days before the arrival date, we will refund the full deposit immediately. If you cancel 14 days or less before the arrival date, you will no longer be entitled to a refund of the deposit. If you do not show up on the reserved arrival date without notice, the reservation will automatically expire and no refund will be made.

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Electricity
Small tent
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Tourist tax
Use washing machine, dryer and freezer
Cancellation up to 14 days for arrival

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Do not hesitate to send a message if you have any questions. You can reach us via

email info@campingbujaleuf.com
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Why Camping du Lac?

That's very simple: peace of mind, lot's of space around you and healthy air. Sunbathing at the beach, hiking in the hills or just doing nothing ... you're welcome..

Salutations,
M&M