Big trip planned and I broke my foot!! Advice?

[Petdoc6@aol.com]

My dream vacation trail riding in Spain was just 15 days away when a slipped 
on a stair and broke the fifth metatarsal.  It was surgically corrected with 
a plate the next morning. (I told the orthopod I WAS GOING to Spain no matter 
what!)  

So now I am in the recuperative phase.  Rest, ice etc.  As day four begins, I 
have no significant swelling  or pain even without any painkillers.  Still 
being cautious with crutches.  I can walk with no pain if I put my weight on 
my big toe.  Anybody got a one toed stirrup?

My question is:  Have any of you continued to ride after such an injury?  
What special precautions or procedures did you use to make it work?  Please, 
please don't tell me you were bedfast for 6 wks "cuz that dog won't hunt in 
this house!!

Carol Wingate