So, we are coming to the end of our eight week holiday in the UK and Europe. We have had a busy, busy time with lots of memories made and recalling of memories from the past with long-standing friends and of course several members of our lovely UK family. A family I was not bornContinue reading “Travel while you can and make those memories!”
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Negative Neurologist – Travel is still possible, if you can adapt
I am currently coming to the end of an eight week tour of the UK and Europe, so this topic is close to my heart and my current experiences. Let me just say – before I get into this – I am not a designated ‘expert’ on Parkinson’s, but that I am an expert inContinue reading “Negative Neurologist – Travel is still possible, if you can adapt”
This is a post my husband didn’t think I should make…
A bit of a provocative title, I know. But, it is the truth. This post stems from a situation I have faced in recent times, that I never thought I would. For more than four years now, I have been very limited in the amount and types of exercise I could do. This is forContinue reading “This is a post my husband didn’t think I should make…”
Arrogant assumptions of electronic abilities
Wow! That’s a long title. I have spoken about this topic before in relation to the expectation that everyone can and will be able to access a computer. Here are some more thoughts sparked by a news item I caught the tail end of on television last night. The article in question was regarding LloydsContinue reading “Arrogant assumptions of electronic abilities”
The ‘Wobbly. Walker’ wobbles on..
Just the other day, my husband and I went to a stately home for a walk round it’s amazing gardens. They were stunning and we both thoroughly enjoyed seeing them. However, because of my Parkinson’s I didn’t feel as able to view as much of the garden as my husband did. I feel that whenContinue reading “The ‘Wobbly. Walker’ wobbles on..”
50p for a pee???
50p for a pee? Now you’re kidding me!Got to root through my purse, before I can pee!What do you do if you don’t have the cash?As you get to the door in a desperate dash Legs tightly crossed while the coin they are seeking Desperately praying, that they don’t start leaking What about parents, withContinue reading “50p for a pee???”
Travelling and listening to my body…
At the moment, my husband and I are in the UK, specifically in Wales in a place called Betsw-y-coed. It is a beautiful place and popular with tourists. The reason we are here in particular is that we are catching up with some friends that my husband made through some walking holidays. When I sayContinue reading “Travelling and listening to my body…”
Disability, inability and sensability
As I have said more than once in the past, in many ways Parkinson’s can be a hidden disease, especially in the early stages. If we are seen to be “normal” I sometimes wonder if I am being judged for accessing support when boarding or disembarking from a plane. We returned to the UK todayContinue reading “Disability, inability and sensability”
Our Italian adventure
We have continued our travels and are now in the beautiful Molveno area. Out of our window is the most breathtaking of views. I opened the curtains on our first morning here and said just one word, “Wow!” The view of the mountains from our balcony is just breathtaking. We are here for a totalContinue reading “Our Italian adventure”
“Welcome to Italy!”
Here we are today, our first full day in Italy. We arrived last night after a flight of approximately 1.5 hours from Gatwick Airport in London. We then arrived in Italy and proceeded to go through the fiasco – I think that might be a word of Italian invention – of trying to enter theContinue reading ““Welcome to Italy!””
My journey with Parkinsons 