MS getting out and about



Don’t right me off yet just because I have MS,the importance of getting out and about are my two mantras.

When my hubby and I moved to Hayling Island we met with the Care Coordinator who asked me about my care needs but also what I liked to do during the day, when I told him he was somewhat surprised. Although our days out are not as adventurous anymore we still like to get out and about. Hopefully you might even get some ideas as you see some of the places we visit. I must admit now I have a supra public catheter it is so much easier however we don’t go anywhere without an accessible toilet due to my stoma and the need to regularly empty my bag.

A recent day out was inspired by an article on our local news and although an hour away we thought we’d give it a go. The tulip fields near Crawley.



It was a beautiful sunny day just perfect for The Tulip fields.We didn’t know what to expect, at the entrance they had set up a market place which included the history of tulips. I had no idea they were first grown in Southern Asia where they were discovered and bought over to Europe.





After we explored the entrance we followed the signs for the Tulip fields but on our way we saw two unicorns and a statue of a rather large butterfly!

 

Next the tulips 🌷 









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Sometimes it is so difficult to muster the energy to go out,I am fortunate my hubby is always happy to drive and I can sleep while he drives. If you don’t have access to a car there’s always the bus, in some countries disabled people get a free bus pass or if a member of Motabilty there are taxi tokens. If you are bed bound the National Trust do some great online videos.



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