[access-uk] Re: Holidays in America.
- From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 21:47:59 -0000
Jackie,
We're all so pleased to hear of your progress.
Thanks for the additional update below.
Keep going, slowly, girl and don't rush it! (Who am I to talk ...?)
There's enough at stake though so it'll be worth the wait.
--
Carol
carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: Jackie Cairns
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 3:20 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Holidays in America.
Hi Sue
Firstly, regarding your trip to America, I too have heard of Vitalise.
Indeed, I downloaded a copy of one of their brochures and was quite staggered
by the prices quoted. I can understand how extra costs are incurred by using
sighted guides, but it was guy expensive wherever you could go.
I'm not a traveller as such, so don't have any experience to offer. I do
wonder, however, whether Action for Blind People or Traveleyes could offer any
suggestions?
Secondly, thanks very much for your good wishes. I am making slow but steady
progress. I get up and dress now, just walking about the house and doing very
small chores. The trouble is that I run out of steam very quickly. But the
whole thing should come together if I behave myself (that's a laugh), and take
it steady. I went out yesterday for my first walk. A five-minute jaunt round
the block took me 35 minutes, but I didn't care as it meant going outside and
having a bit of air. I came back and went fast asleep for an hour, that's how
much it took out of me.
Today I had to keep a previously arranged appointment with the Chiropodist, a
short journey that required negotiating a taxi. It was a bit of a nightmare
because I can't bend at all, so I had to work out how to get in and out without
cracking my head as well. Anyway, typical me, I did it so am pleased I've
started to do small things.
The great things are that I've got rid of the head pain, dodgy ear, and pins
and needles in the feet that drove me crackers for months. My next goal is to
ditch these horrible white support socks I have to wear for another three weeks
to help prevent blood clotting. I'll have great pleasure in turfing them in
the bin (laughs).
Thanks again. A far cry from your American trip, but thanks for asking for
me.
Jackie
----- Original Message -----
From: sue morgan
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 2:41 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Holidays in America.
Hi.
I may be going to a wedding in America in September of this year and I'm
looking for a holiday with a visually impaired organisation for around about
that time. I've heard of Vitalise, but I understand that there holidays are
quite expensive. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend any companies in
the States who might be able to help me find something. I'm also wondering if
any of you have been on a holiday in the States with one of these
organisations, and how you found the experience.
Any advice on this matter would be helpful.
I'd also like to say that it's great to have Jackie back on the list again.
I'm pleased that you can e-mail from your laptop whilst lying on your back. I
bet you can't wait to get up and about, but that will come with time I guess.
I'm pleased you were looked after so well in the hospital and I'm sorry about
the difficulty you've had getting in touch with in touch (if you know what I
mean)!!!
It's been a while since I posted to this list, so I hope you are all fit
and well.
Happy new year to you all and I wish you all the best for 2008.
Sue.
e-mail sue@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
mobile 07968825286
msn sue@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
skype suemorgan1006
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