Amputee Dreams
I wanted to write down the details of a vivid dream I just had, as I thought the experience might be of interest to other amputees. In the dream, I … Read the rest “Amputee Dreams”
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Lessons learned from my amputee trip to China, thoughts on the plane
Two years ago, I had returned from an overseas holiday with a severe infection that led to the amputation of my lower right leg. To mark the second anniversary, I … Read the rest “Lessons learned from my amputee trip…
Day 1 in the “Northern Capital”
Arriving and spending my first day in Beijing, a city whose name literally means ‘Northern Capital’, has been quite a wonderful experience. I first visited Beijing in 2010 when my … Read the rest “Day 1 in the “Northern Capital””
Flying with China Southern
Getting through the airport was surprisingly smooth. I’d arranged for wheelchair assistance, which meant I breezed past the check-in and security queues, and straight into the boarding area. This gave … Read the rest “Flying with China Southern”
Unmatched Socks
My prosthetist told me I should probably change my right sock, during my regular check-up the other day. He had noticed the sock on my prosthetic foot was developing holes. … Read the rest “Unmatched Socks”
Travel Planning (as an amputee)
It’s Wednesday night, and I’m busy downloading music, videos, and books for my upcoming trip to China. Even with an e-sim and VPN, I anticipate needing offline content during the … Read the rest “Travel Planning (as an amputee)”