Still in Xi'an. My foot isn't feeling any better and I'm getting a little worried. I've rested for all the time I've been here, not really leaving the hostel and lying with my foot up most of the time, I've had it bandaged now for about 10 days, had accupuncture for 3 days, cupping to help the flow of blood, painkillers and even chinese medicine applied directly to the foot....and still no relief. I have 2 more nights here before I need to get the train to Kunming. I had to collect my train tickets today and it was agony walking the 3 blocks to get it. It's worse after walking on it and seizes up. (I think Catriona has passed the baton to me for getting unwell while on holiday....if she would like it back
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