Last week - dancing holiday in Turkey at resort built on side of mountain. Uneven, very sloping path. Trip - land on knees, which are already afflicted by severe osteoarthritis, continue falling because I'd bounced off a step - flipped over onto back and am going downhill, headfirst on my back over steps. OH *********** (rather stronger than bugger!) Yes, things do go in slow motion, and I distinctly remember thinking that I was probably injuring my back, and would need to be repatriated on a stretcher. Quite some time later, after regaining my breath and calming myself down, I tentatively stood up.

I was incredibly lucky. Yes, I do have some massive, very colourful bruises, and the knees are definitely worse. However, I did not break anything or permanently damage my back. A couple of days later I was even able to dance a little.