Turin I threw all caution to the wind taking my mobility scooter over to Italy from Australia last year. It wasn’t covered with insurance because it was a few years old. Florence I’d heard horror stories of the damage that can be done being in the cargo hold. I wasn’t sure how to get it … Continue reading Trip to Italy – Travels with my Scooter
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Insist on a portable mobility scooter
I’ve always wondered why people that need to use a mobility scooter end up with big mobility scooters that can barely fit through their front door. For me a portable mobility scooter is the only way to go. In a recent post I’m was taking my scooter onto the mobi-mat on the beach. Well not … Continue reading Insist on a portable mobility scooter
Riding a portable mobility scooter on a Mobi-Mat
Yesterday’s post was all about the popularity of a mobi-mat and the ins and outs of maintaining one. Today though I’m taking advantage of the surf clubs offer for me to take my mobility scooter on it. Thanks 😁 The gap looked problematic yesterday Yesterday the sand was soft at the start. All good today. … Continue reading Riding a portable mobility scooter on a Mobi-Mat
Surf club volunteers
I’m back at the beach today speaking with a surf club volunteer about the beach access mat. He’s there shovelling off sand and relocating it over the edge of the mat so people don’t trip on it. He’s sweeping sand off the cement to keep it safe. Surf club volunteer Surf club volunteers I thought … Continue reading Surf club volunteers
Are you game? Beach access mats
I was very excited when they said that this beach had an mobi-mat. It was in the pipeline for a while at this beach. They already had a beach wheelchair. I was impressed that they managed to find the funds for both. They’re not cheap. “The mat can accommodate a wide range of users, including … Continue reading Are you game? Beach access mats
Travels with my scooter – Anzac Bridge
I scootered over Anzac Bridge from Sydney Fish Markets. It was just before sunset. It’s a nice ride on my mobility scooter and there are some great views along the way. The first pic is looking west to where the super yachts are kept. The second of the cars on the bridge. the walkway weaves … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Anzac Bridge
Public Transport with your Mobility Scooter – Sydney
Is taking your mobility scooter on Sydney public transport doable? The short answer is yes if you meet the requirements. YES 4 wheel mobility scooters that are small enough can go on all public transport. NO 3 wheel mobility scooters cannot go on a bus, ferries and wharves. NO petrol scooters are not permitted on … Continue reading Public Transport with your Mobility Scooter – Sydney
Friend v Travel Agent – Hassle free adventures
Today I’m focused on listening to advice from friends versus travel agents. How do you get a hassle free holiday? Let me share the story of someone I know that pretty much rescued their friends from a less than ideal start for a train journey through Italy. I’ll call her Sue. Back story Sue’s friends … Continue reading Friend v Travel Agent – Hassle free adventures
Taking my mobility scooter to the Capitol Theatre
Today I’m headed to the Capitol Theatre. It’s in Sydney’s Chinatown precinct. I’m taking my portable mobility scooter. The best way to arrive is via the light rail getting off at the Capitol Theatre stop. You travel a block and you are there. Portable mobility scooter Find a small portable mobility scooter for this adventure. … Continue reading Taking my mobility scooter to the Capitol Theatre
Travels with my Scooter- Groceries and a Beer
Photo by ELEVATE on Pexels.com I value the mundane. You get out and about to do your shopping and are reminded that the world keeps moving. There’s the dog poop on the pavement that everyone seems to have walked in. There’s the Lime bike that someone has put in the most inconvenient spot. There’s the … Continue reading Travels with my Scooter- Groceries and a Beer
Travels with my Scooter 