I will end this dispatch with a travel health tip. If you suffer from swollen ankles during flights like myself, do consider wearing knee high support hose to reduce swelling and fatigue. Prior to my departure from the states, I was so intent on packing the night before that I inadvertently packed my hose in my luggage and did it again when I flew from Madrid to Oporto. As you can see below my ankles suffered for it.
I imagine there are several good brands of socks/hose that, used in combination with regular in-flight walks and exercise, will help reduce or eliminate swelling. I am partial to the Travel Sox brand. Don’t be vain—go on and ask your local merchant for your support hose, sistah! Oh, okay, ask for compression socks if it makes you feel better.
Stay tuned for my impressions of Madrid’s multi-ethnic enclave Lavapiés.
BONUS LINK
I am really feeling Cassandra Wilson’s music here in OPorto. I’d like Skyeview readers to catch her vibe too. Check out this video clip.
Cassandra Wilson & David Murray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyX9H5s3izo