Blue skies smiling at me
“In Sweden, we have a saying: there is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” That’s what the woman selling me a beanie at Central Station said today. It’s a phrase … Read the rest “Blue skies smiling at me”
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A three week journey to Sweden, Thailand and the UK. This was my first truly independent holiday since my amputation. Lots of snow and ice.
Hello from Stockholm
Everything is going smoothly so far. I’d pre-purchased my ticket for the Arlanda Express, which is a dedicated high-speed rail link that whisks you from the airport into Stockholm Central … Read the rest “Hello from Stockholm”
A day of contrasts
It wasn’t until late this afternoon that I had my first true encounter with Bangkok as a hectic, crazy busy Asian city—reminiscent of my time in China, Vietnam, and Cambodia. … Read the rest “A day of contrasts”
Ayutthaya Temple Tour
When I first booked this tour to Ayutthaya, I had no idea where the city actually was. All I knew was that it was a former capital outside of Bangkok … Read the rest “Ayutthaya Temple Tour”
A holiday before the holiday
There is a rare, deep kind of peace that only arrives when your plans are taken completely out of your hands.
Yesterday, an unexpected 24-hour flight delay left me grounded … Read the rest “A holiday before the holiday”
The nuts and bolts of amputee travel
Getting ready for a big overseas trip involves a lot of list-making, but for an amputee, the most important “tune-up” doesn’t happen at a mechanic—it happens at the prosthetist’s office.… Read the rest “The nuts and bolts of amputee travel”