The flights are listed as being with Sri Lanka Airlines who currently operate out of Terminal 3. It is a few months away so this information is provisional and would be confirmed in your final documents.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Many thanks

This doesn't have the green light just yet. I have spoken to a colleague, who has said that based on last years numbers, while she can't confirm it this week, she is quietly confident that it should go ahead.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Many thanks

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Hi Hils

Thanks for your comments. I really do hope I can go. Need to wait another month or so before finally deciding as I had a hip replacement only 4 weeks ago and want to make sure I will be completely ok for that sort of trip by then. Progress so far has been amazing so it's looking good. Any advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation would be welcome.

 Hopefully see you in February

Best wishes Sue

Hi Sue,

You are talking to the right person here! I had a full hip replacement at the very end of April last year, and the first holiday I went on was to Calabria at the end of September, so say 5 months after my op. Before I booked the Italy trip I checked on the Forum asking questions about steps/slopes/rough ground at the hotel etc. - all of which it had, and I managed fine. I have since been to Italy, Austria, Burma and Borneo & the Orkneys (!) - I do take a stick, but have rarely had to use it. One handy thing to take is a stick-on handle for the wall of a shower/bath (you can get them on Amazon) - just makes you feel more secure, and especially if the shower is over a high bath. It depends what kind of hip replacement you had - I had a ceramic one and was on crutches for 6 weeks. I was worried about getting in and out of boats/planes/trains, especially in Burma, but was absolutely fine - if I'm offered a helping hand, I now take it!!

I hope this helps and hopefully see you in February! Any other questions, just ask!

Cheers,

Hils

Thanks so much Hils thats very helpful and sounds quite promising

Cheers Sue

[quote pid='290180' dateline='1473149288']

Hi Hils

Thanks for your comments. I really do hope I can go. Need to wait another month or so before finally deciding as I had a hip replacement only 4 weeks ago and want to make sure I will be completely ok for that sort of trip by then. Progress so far has been amazing so it's looking good. Any advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation would be welcome.

 Hopefully see you in February

Best wishes Sue

Hi Sue,

You are talking to the right person here! I had a full hip replacement at the very end of April last year, and the first holiday I went on was to Calabria at the end of September, so say 5 months after my op. Before I booked the Italy trip I checked on the Forum asking questions about steps/slopes/rough ground at the hotel etc. - all of which it had, and I managed fine. I have since been to Italy, Austria, Burma and Borneo & the Orkneys (!) - I do take a stick, but have rarely had to use it. One handy thing to take is a stick-on handle for the wall of a shower/bath (you can get them on Amazon) - just makes you feel more secure, and especially if the shower is over a high bath. It depends what kind of hip replacement you had - I had a ceramic one and was on crutches for 6 weeks. I was worried about getting in and out of boats/planes/trains, especially in Burma, but was absolutely fine - if I'm offered a helping hand, I now take it!!

I hope this helps and hopefully see you in February! Any other questions, just ask!

Cheers,

Hils

Hi Hils

Thanks for your comments. I really do hope I can go. Need to wait another month or so before finally deciding as I had a hip replacement only 4 weeks ago and want to make sure I will be completely ok for that sort of trip by then. Progress so far has been amazing so it's looking good. Any advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation would be welcome.

 Hopefully see you in February

Best wishes Sue

Looking at the visa delays I think I will have to leave Kerala to 2018 now.

Hi Ev,

I think you can do the Indian visa online - I hope so as I am booked for Kerala in February!

Why not book for 2017?!

Cheers,

Hils