My mobility scooter has taken me far and wide but it wasn’t always that way. I resisted so much getting one. I would look at them and think ‘not a chance’. What are they thinking, an office chair on 4 wheels, bright colours and a flag that sticks out like a sore thumb? Truth is … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Resisting mobility
I conquered claustrophobia
My face was grey. I was bound to pass out at any given moment. A clammy sweat broke out on my brow. Passengers all around opened the windows. “Are you OK?” No I wasn’t. I had gotten on an express train. For about 10 years I suffered from severe claustrophobia. I couldn’t go on an … Continue reading I conquered claustrophobia
Christmas markets and a hat
Today it was hot in Sydney, and today we are having the annual Christmas fair in our neighbourhood. They shut the street off and had stalls running up and down on each side. It’s always busy with children following Santa around and kids and their parents go for rides on a mini fire truck. As … Continue reading Christmas markets and a hat
Love your Handbag – Disability Icebreakers
When you have a disability I’ve often found people are at loss of what to say as an icebreaker. Some crash and burn and some do it in style. Which are you? Favourite Icebreaker My favourite is ‘I love your handbag’. It puts me on a quest to make sure that I’ve got a funky … Continue reading Love your Handbag – Disability Icebreakers
Hanging to get Home – Travels with my Scooter
This story’s straight from the horse’s mouth of a friend of mine. She’s an Occupational Therapist. Last week she had one of her new clients trial a mobility scooter. She’d already slogged it out ‘pounding the pavement’ on hilly footpaths. The scooter had all the bells and whistles and her client took their newfound freedom like a kid at the candy store. … Continue reading Hanging to get Home – Travels with my Scooter
Neuroplasticity – Learning To Walk Up Stairs Again
I’m so excited today. Today is the third time I have been able to walk up more than a few stairs with both feet. It’s a pretty messy thing to look at and takes loads of concentration. Woo hoo . Both feet, who would have thought! Usually I put one leg up, grab hold of the … Continue reading Neuroplasticity – Learning To Walk Up Stairs Again
Getting your head around things
People ask how I get my head around things when days seem dark and gloomy. I shared my insight. It’s one of many tools a Psychologist taught me when seeing them around Covid lock down days. It’s the best tip. She said to put aside 15-20 minutes every day. It is your alone time. It … Continue reading Getting your head around things
Trip to Italy – Ramps for limited mobility – Camagna Monferrato
Ramp Camagna Monferrato – Italy I am looking across toward Milan which is about 1.5 hours away heading west. In the distance are snow capped mountains This ramp goes to disabled accommodation in the small town of Camagna Monferrato in Italy. There’s only around 600 living here. People visit from Milan on weekends riding their … Continue reading Trip to Italy – Ramps for limited mobility – Camagna Monferrato
Trip to Italy – The markets at Sulmona
I loved the markets at Centro in Italy’s Italian Alps. My favourite pics were from a cold overcast day in Sulmona. It’s in the Italian alps over toward the east coast side. My favourite is the asparagus in a bucket. So fresh Then it’s the stark constrast of the fish monger selling fish from his … Continue reading Trip to Italy – The markets at Sulmona
Trip to Italy – Castle with a lift
I’ve always wanted to stay in a castle. Castello di Monterado was such a great space. A tiny castle I’ll grant you but so well renovated and maintained. I imagine weddings happening here. It’s so picturesque. I wanted to find a place where I wasn’t on the ground floor for a change given I can’t … Continue reading Trip to Italy – Castle with a lift
Travels with my Scooter 