Hi Emily, I just tuned in here & read your post. I am so sorry to hear of the horrible mishap you had. I am just glad you were not injured too severly. This could have been much worse for you if that line was placed in at a different height. I have heard that is something that kids do on a local bike path. I do not ride that path anymore because of walkers, joggers etc. and never saw it but my husband heard of this happening. Sick way for kids to have fun.
Anyway, it is good you are returning the states very soon. I certainly will look forward to hear of all your traveling adventures here 
~ JoAnn
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