Croatia

The ink has smudged exactly where the collection date should be. I can call during lunch, although the shop may be busiest then. The item is ordinary. Still, replacing it before tomorrow would be inconvenient.

The visible dish looks plain. Still, the sauce and cooking oil are not shown. I want a clear yes or no before the seller starts serving it. The menu is brief and the kitchen is partly hidden from the counter.

A screenshot preserves the code but not which entrance actually opens. I can ask a second customer, but I would prefer to arrive with the right information. The message may be correct and the map old, or the reverse.

A large chain is the fallback, though a local place would be nicer if it can fit us. We need to hear one another, not occupy the quietest table all afternoon. The conversation is informal, but it does need a corner away from the entrance.

I have the appointment card, identification and a current medication list ready. The referral is on my phone, and I can print it if paper is easier. I have allowed travel time. The unknown part is what happens at the desk.

A minute at the rack feels cheap compared with walking a broken bike back. The lights matter because part of the return will be after sunset. I know how to squeeze a tyre. Still, I am less certain about checking an adjustable seat.