Tips for travelers

We have just returned from a couple of days away in Queenstown, New Zealand. I thought I would share some of the things that we found useful. Firstly, we had originally planned to go on this trip in October 2024, but postponed it till now because of my pain and mobility issues stemming from myContinue reading “Tips for travelers”

A different perspective

My lovely husband and I have just come back from a couple of days away in Akaroa. It is the first time we have tried to go away since my temporary change in mobility. We took with us a hired wheelchair and my walker I have been using for the past few months. While weContinue reading “A different perspective”

Accessible? I think not!

Just a quick one on the subject of accessibility. I had booked a session with an acupuncture therapist this week. My husband took me and the first thing we encountered was a heavy door that opened outwards. That would be difficult to open by myself. There was a sticker stating it was an accessible building.Continue reading “Accessible? I think not!”

Accessible or not accessible… that is the question!

Well. There is a lot of talk about accessibility when it comes to people in the community with disabilities, whether they are temporary or permanent. For myself, I have been told – and try to believe – that my current state of disablement is a temporary condition which apparently will improve. I digress. As IContinue reading “Accessible or not accessible… that is the question!”