Our journey by wheelchair rental van from London to Aberdeen and back
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London
We opted to stay at the Hilton London Paddington at Paddington Station. It is central within London, right on many bus and train lines, and most importantly the Heathrow Airport Express goes directly there so on arrival to London you have an easy landing. It was the perfect location for many reasons. When you arriveContinue reading “London”
Planning a Disney Cruise from Orlando+Disneyworld
If you intend to take a Disney Cruise which leaves from Orlando it makes sense to also go to the parks if you can! There are Land and Sea Packages you should ask the Disney Cruise booking people about that can save you money. We are planning on arriving a day+ early, resting in theContinue reading “Planning a Disney Cruise from Orlando+Disneyworld”
U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas
First, it was mind-blowing. Second, it was very accessible! BookingWe originally booked WC accessible seats in the 100’s section, which is close to the stage and centered. Then we realized the overhang from the balcony would stop us from seeing the full sphere above, so we changed to the WC seats in the 200 sectionContinue reading “U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas”
Paris in a large power Wheelchair
I did NOT find the French rude. First thing- if you aren’t rude first, they won’t be rude. Whenever you enter a shop, restaurant, before you ask someone anything or address someone ALWAYS say “Bonjour” or if it is evening “Bonsoir” (pronounced bon-swa). ALWAYS. They are more into formal niceties (make sure to add yourContinue reading “Paris in a large power Wheelchair”
Disneyland Paris
Accessibility Passes The passes (assuming you can get one) are better than in the US parks. They also aren’t being abused, because you need the proof. The only downside is if you have a condition not covered or recognized or if you don’t have proof of your condition. At every restaurant (in hotels, etc.), inContinue reading “Disneyland Paris”
Preparing for Paris
*and now there are strikes (t’s 3/24/2023). Right now (with a couple days to go) we intend to go anyway. Hoping that we are able to still get around and enjoy Paris! If it gets too bad we’ll get on a train and go elsewhere. Get and Bring Proof of Disability Many, many places inContinue reading “Preparing for Paris”
Disneyland California
(writing 2/26/2021, updated 6/23/25) My very first plane ride with the wheelchair was from San Francisco to Disneyland. It started and ended with disaster, but we made it! I had been warned about how to prepare the chair for flight and it survived the trip there. More on flights and transit later in post. WhenContinue reading “Disneyland California”
Day 11 Techapi to SF and conclusions
Our trip: SF>Barstow>Grand Canyon>Bryce Canyon>Moab/Arches>Santa Fe>Petroglyphs/Gallup (route 66)>Petrified Forest/Needles (route 66)>Joshua Tree/Techapi>SF This time on our way back we took a 30 min detour to take the 5 instead of taking 99, though it was the most direct route. The state of 99 is horrific. In an RV it is hurtful to me because ofContinue reading “Day 11 Techapi to SF and conclusions”
Day 10 Needles to Tehachpi and Joshua Tree
Once again, load up your gas in Needles, don’t get gas at the “Gas Oasis” in the middle of the Mojave if you can avoid it because it is twice the price of California gas (which is expensive already). The drive from Needles to the park was odd. Lots of middle of nowhere with noContinue reading “Day 10 Needles to Tehachpi and Joshua Tree”
My Wandering Wheels 