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
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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
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
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 – 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 – Art silos at Merriwa
We are travelling in an RV to the mid west of NSW. We are headed along the Golden Highway to Merriwa, over 300km from where we first picked up the RV yesterday morning near Sydney airport. What do I see? Farmland, farmland, quarries, and cattle. I wasn’t sure what to expect when we got to … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Art silos at Merriwa
Travels with my Scooter 