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
mobility
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
Boxing Day scoot around Giba Park
It’s Boxing Say at about 9.00am in the morning. It’s meant to be a hot day so I’m headed off to do a bit of footage at a park I know with views across to Sydney Harbour Bridge. I want to see if my camera can take the bumps on it. I’m on my SupascootaHD … Continue reading Boxing Day scoot around Giba Park
Metro Barangaroo – Riding on a portable mobility scooter
Our new metro in Sydney is pretty awesome and it’s driverless so a speedy trip. Yes, other countries have had driverless trains for years but this is a first for Sydney. How accessible is it for a person on a mobility scooter though? Today I’m looking at Barangaroo for my first look at this Metro … Continue reading Metro Barangaroo – Riding on a portable mobility scooter
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
Travels with my scooter – Jones Bay Wharf
This is a typical scooter journey for me. It’s kinda part of The Bay Walk that goes along the south side of Sydney Harbour. The boats are gone! They have installed new piers. Quick grab the camera. Ah yes my world must be very small to get excited over the little things. Usually there are … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Jones Bay Wharf
Travels with my scooter – RV living
At first I was scratching my head trying to figure out how I would navigate RV living with mobility issues. I think, like with a lot of things, it takes a bit of time to figure things out. I watch ‘grey nomads’ getting around the van parks and think there must be a way! The … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – RV living
Travels with my scooter – Gulgong
Gulgong is an old gold mining town. The streets still embrace this heritage. It’s an RV friendly town if you go by a signpost but we found the streets a little tight. Herbert Street was a good fit. We parked the RV and unpacked the scooter. It was a bit empty but it is mid … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Gulgong
Travels with my scooter – Art silo’s at Dunedoo
What a name right. Yes that’s how you pronounce it Dun-ee-do. At the van park they even have this sculpture tribute. But get your head out of the gutter as this word is actually derived from the indigenous name for swan in these parts. The Dunedoo Van Park is on the highway so reasonably priced … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Art silo’s at Dunedoo