slippers...

What an adventure it was to go to one of the small stores and purchase 9 pairs of slippers, and they are all a different pattern. There are 2 extra large for men, 2 extra small for children, and the rest for the women. The store owner finally asked me why I needed all of these slippers. I told him I was a physical therapist with a new clinic and I needed slippers for my patients to wear inside...he completely understood after that.

When have you ever gone to a doctor's office...taken your shoes off outside...and put on slippers (that someone else had their feet in)? Yes, I do have plans to periodically wash the slippers.

I have been sweeping up a lot of dirt each time I go to the clinic...and I am the only one in there. Yes, I have my shoes on, but I am careful about not walking through the mud on my way to the clinic.

So...my patients will take their shoes off outside the clinic, on a carpet, and put slippers on to come into the clinic. That is culture here, and it will help to keep the clinic clean, well...cleaner.