Traveling through the North of Chile.

In this article a volatile description of two cities in the North Chile and consulting is to travel to and from these destinations and what to find and avoid offer.

San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro is a small desert town in northern Chile, which had greatly increased tourist activity in recent years. Due to this, prices San Pedro increased also, quite expensive place to the stay to make (Chile, applies in General to travel as South America's most expensive land).Despite the cost, San Pedro de Atacama is an incredible place and Wert.Es is surrounded by towering mountains, which means that simply leave the hostel is a photo opportunity in the morning a visit. While it is expensive to shop and stay in San Pedro, the food is available approximately 6,000 Chilean pesos (approx. £ 6) slightly less expensive, with three course meals.

Perhaps the wealth of excursions is to everyone - including day trips the highlight of San Pedro the hot springs, or a trip to the incredible Valley of the Moon, where the sun setting over the enormous mountain range you can witness, and it offers many more stops along the way available.Visit San Pedro without participation in a trip, are also good to miss.A warning for travellers from the region Salta to San Pedro - pass which is taken by the coach is a nine hour one, a remarkable amount through the Andes (approximately 4700 m) scaled. While this offers incredible views, makes it also travellers vulnerable to altitude sickness - a deeply unpleasant disease which are softened by coca tea drinking or chewing coca leaves are music.you tablets are also fighting altitude sickness, but in many cases the side effects are too hard, meaning that many people want to use local appeal.Be sure to take these safeguards methods before you try this bus.

Arica.

Arica is a beaten path to travellers, which go from Chile Peru (Arica is almost on the border perched). While it offers a pleasant stop gap for Traveller, Arica is similar to little more than a sticky resort city that luckily on the beach in particular is password.but area near the bus station, deeply unattractive, even though obj an Olympic sized Schwimmbad.Die beaches, okay, below par are pronounced when compared found other coast of the continent.

Arica Peru travel is relatively simple: close to the bus terminal is groups of people across the border in a collective taxi (or "Collectivo") offers another Terminal specifically for the equivalent of £ 5 to reisen.touristen should carefully, will travelers of rip off "colectivos" offer however, how many people eager to trade a necessity.

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A beach in Arica

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Wockhardt Hospital provides Bilateral Hip Replacement in India through WorldMed Assist

  That was the common response to my plan to have both my hips replaced in India. 

By the end of 2007, it was very apparent that I need a bilateral hip replacement to resolve my two-year onset of osteoarthritis.  My career in carpentry was over, and all attempts at financing for the surgery in the States were without success.  I was quoted a price for hip replacement at $30,000 per hip, and that’s just the surgeon’s fee.

I heard a program on National Public Radio about people getting surgery abroad at a much reduced price.  They mentioned World Med Assist, located in California, headed up by Wouter Hoeberechts.  After exhausting all possibilities here, I contacted WorldMed Assist and asked what was available to me. 

There are several countries from which I could choose, but I’d wanted to go to India since I was 16 and first began to meditate.  I hadn’t planned to go as a patient, but God has mysterious ways.  WorldMed Assist gave me a choice of a hospital in New Delhi or Bangalore.  Both were accredited through Harvard Medical, had several surgeons trained and certified in America or Europe, and use the latest in prostheses, techniques and technology.  I chose Wockhardt Specialty Hospitals in Bangalore, which caters to local clientele as well as international guests.

World Med Assist scheduled my surgery and transportation to and from Bangalore.  I left Louisville on April 2, and with the 10-hour time change, arrived in Bangalore on April 4.  At each of the four airports, I was greeted by an assistant and wheelchair to get me to my next gate.  A driver from the hospital met me in Bangalore to take me to the hospital, where I was admitted into a very nice private room with my own computer and television, shower and restroom. 

The next day, I was given a battery of tests:  x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, echocardiogram, blood work and urinalysis, along with a detailed health screen:  All very thorough and complete.  I then met my surgeon and his team.  Everything is done as a team:  anesthesiologists, surgeon, post op staff, dietitians, and rehab therapists.  Everyone was extremely warm, comforting and welcoming.

Then off to surgery on my right hip.  After three days in ICU, I had surgery on my left hip April 10, followed by another three more days in ICU.  WorldMed Assist stayed in touch with my medical team and relayed information home about my progress until I was transferred to my private room. 

My nursing care was excellent:  Not once did I have to wait longer than a minute after pushing the call button for someone to check on me.

My rehab began as soon as the drain tubes and catheter were removed.  Because of my post-op pain, they decided to reduce rehab until my pain settled down a bit.  Everyone, without exception, showed a personal interest in every aspect of my recovery. 

Unlike in the U.S., my dressings were changed by doctors, not nurses.  My surgeon and members of his team saw me every other day. 

It’s important when traveling abroad for treatment to remember that you are a visitor in someone else’s home.  Don’t go with the attitude that you are the big American with tons of demands.  I didn’t ask for a thing, and I got everything.  I mean that.  I was treated so well and with such kindness, I could not have asked for more. 

I returned home on April 28th after 24 days.  I was given copies of all my x-rays and CT scans as well as a total report of all my treatment there.My cost of traveling there and back, spending 24 days in a very nice private room and having both hips replaced plus an additional CT scan ($300) was about $18,750.  Quite a difference from what it costs in the U.S.  I would recommend it to anyone. 

One note:  You have to wire your money ahead of time, unlike our system of treatment first, pay later.  So it is a bit of a leap of faith.  But do your homework, go through a reputable medical facilitator like World Med Assist and read all the reviews and reports on the hospital and surgeon you select for surgery.  I had wonderful results and now am looking forward to the rest of my life. 

My experience in Bangalore was heartwarming and rebuilding.  I will never forget those kind and wonderful people and will return someday to express my gratitude.

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