Health
As an EU country, Spain has free reciprocal health agreements with other member states (you should carry form E111, available from main post offices). Even so, some form of travel insurance is still all but essential; with it, you should be able to claim back the cost of any drugs prescribed by pharmacies. European policies generally also cover your baggage/tickets in case of theft, so long as you get a report from the local police. No inoculations are required for Spain, though if you plan on continuing to North Africa, typhoid and polio boosters are highly recommended. The worst that's likely to happen to you is that you might fall victim to an upset stomach. To be safe, wash fruit and avoid tapas dishes that look as if they were cooked last week. For minor complaints go to a farmacia - they're listed in the phone book in major towns and you'll find one in virtually every village. Pharmacists are highly trained, willing to give advice (often in English), and able to dispense many drugs which would be available only on prescription in most other countries. They keep usual shop hours (9am-1.30pm & 5.30-8pm), but some open late and at weekends while a rota system keeps at least one open 24 hours. The rota is displayed in the window of every pharmacy, or you can check in one of the local newspapers under Farmacias de guardia . In more serious cases you can get the address of an English-speaking doctor from the nearest relevant consulate, or with luck from a farmacia , the local police or turismo. If you have special medical or dietary requirements, it is advisable to carry a letter from your doctor, translated into Spanish, indicating the nature of your condition and necessary treatments. In emergencies dial 091 for the Servicios de Urgencia , or look up the Cruz Roja Espanola (Red Cross) which runs a national ambulance service. Treatment at hospitals for EU citizens in possession of form E111 is free; otherwise you'll be charged at private hospital rates, which can be very expensive. Accordingly, it's essential to have comprehensive travel insurance.
spain-EATINGamanda says "when you go to spain you have to be epected to eat a continental original BIG breakfast, a light lunch and dinner at a late time and i mean late!!!" Peace HoCharles Darwin III says "Beans Beans there good for your heart the more you eat the more you fart!" We the Knights...Knights of Columbus says "i totally disagree with Mr. Darwin. i belive it is cabbage that dust makes the human body release excess gas or as Mr. Darwin says "fart". i totally disagree and demand a throw down right now!" It is onCharles Darwin III says "I respectfully disagree with the Knights of Columbus.I accept the "throwdown" officiated by the KFC.We must meet at the town hall in Grenage, England" (.)(.)Charles Darwin III says "Oh and say hi to your babies momma for me please.and goodbye" Tis it thou my saucey fellowTribonious says "put a screw in it. you men are far too immature and thus leaves me to belive the Knights of Columbus(founded in 1882) will not only throw down but as (.)(.) said "take you babies momma". hm? such a saucey fellow. i cannot belive this ransomness. tis thou dissare to throw down with KFC i shall join as well and make allies with the wetbacks. and yes peace ho.
- your beloved tribonious" The WETBACKS!Charles Darwin III says "Thats absoulutly absurd! the Wetbacks ! My only allie is my faithful horse Homburdeous. He alone will assist me in the capture of the K F C.
Babies Momma
CDIII" WE The Knights...(again)Knights of Columbus says "how dare thou mistake my name K OF!!! C no KFC. we art thou no familar with the blacks. we do no crave cheap chicken from ally ways en thou ghetto. HOW DARE YOU. the wetbacks have always been our saucey fellows. how dare tis i waste my time with you sauceless fellows and thust do bust a load in your babbie mommas face. thust ending the war.
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