← Return to CIDP and trying to get on with life

Discussion

CIDP and trying to get on with life

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Nov 3 5:29pm | Replies (10)

Comment receiving replies
@harley22

Last summer I did a family trip to Greece.
At times it was not handicapped accessible and my transport chair was hard to maneuver on cobblestone sidewalks and streets.
There was also issues in some museums my family went to, having steps was a negative for me,so I sat outside while the rest of them went in.
I was not able to go to the Parthenon either, because of the rocky terrain, but I had been there 20 years ago when I didn’t have any mobility issues.
The island of Santorini was a nightmare because of the narrow stone walkways and tons of steps that my husband had to push my chair on.
Also it was extremely crowded, and hard to get thru the crowds.
On the other hand,taking the ferry back to our cruise ship was very easy, and the staff had a ramp and pushed me onto the boat.
I did have a good time on the trip, but I often felt sad that I had this mobility issues, and it did put a damper on my trip unfortunately.

Jump to this post


Replies to "Last summer I did a family trip to Greece. At times it was not handicapped accessible..."

Hi Harley22,

I am sorry to hear that your mobility issues could interfere with your travel plans. Thank you for sharing this experience.
Although I don’t have a chair, I have poor balance and cannot stand or walk for long periods of time without resting. Nor had I thought of the crowds I would encounter. Your information was very helpful.
Thanks once again.