There were only 2 wheelchairs available for our flight to Airlie Beach so phew I just squeezed in. 2 Wheelchair passengers Here are the 2 wheelchairs with their passengers. There’s yours truly. The other person has broken their foot. The next adventure is getting us both on the plane. When to get to the airport … Continue reading Travels with my Scooter – Get on that Plane
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Mobility scooter travel – Marrinawi Cove and Barangaroo Reserve
Visiting Sydney and on your mobility scooter? This place is a must. Mobility scooter paradise! No uneven surfaces, it’s just too new. You’ll love it. Think picnics and parks but get there by 9 as it can get stupid crowded later in the day. Sensational Views Sensational views of Sydney Harbour away from the hustle … Continue reading Mobility scooter travel – Marrinawi Cove and Barangaroo Reserve
Travels with my Scooter – Seaworld
Photo taken from disabled parking spot SeaWorld is a lot of fun especially if you have young kids. We arrived early and entered by a side entry drop off for people with disabilities. Entry from the carpark is pretty steep. Side entry drop off for people with disabilities The CompanionCard is recognised at SeaWorld. I … Continue reading Travels with my Scooter – Seaworld
Travels with my scooter – Resisting mobility
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
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
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
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 – Power of 3 and free
Want a holiday but struggling to get around? As a person that has been on a walker now for several years I get it. Your worried about how you can travel and travel safely. How can you travel with able bodied friends and family to have a great holiday. You don’t want to slow them … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Power of 3 and free
Travels with my Scooter 