Epilogue
I intended this to be a travel guide specifically for people in wheelchairs who might be thinking of visiting Bali, and I hope it has provided some useful information. Obviously a week is not long enough to give a comprehensive analysis of the possibilities involved, but it is a start.
My general opinion, based on our experience in the southern part of Bali is that it is a beautiful place full of beautiful people, and if you can get there you should not regret it. However, do not expect that if you are in a wheelchair that you will be able to access a lot of the more traditional areas. If you have strong helpers who can haul a wheelchair up and down stairs, or you don't mind being carried with or without the chair by willing Balinese, then you will see much more.
I believe that gradually things are improving, with the provision of the occasional cement ramp, and modern hotels and shopping centres with elevators, but there is still a long way to go. In my fortnight there I saw only one other wheelchair, and we did a lot of miles, visiting many attractions.
Perhaps we could have taken our portable ramp that we use to get Richie up on stage for his comedy performances, or maybe the electric wheelchair would have been easier on Neil. However they have their disadvantages as well.
One day I hope wheelies will be able to enjoy exotic holidays without major hurdles. There are often ways around things which you discover as you go along. So my advice is to just do it. Book your trip and see what happens!
If you found this vaguely interesting you might like to read my earlier blogs involving travel with Richie in his chair, at
wheelchairtravels.blogspot.com.au and
richiesbigadventure.blogspot.com.au
Cheers
Donna
My general opinion, based on our experience in the southern part of Bali is that it is a beautiful place full of beautiful people, and if you can get there you should not regret it. However, do not expect that if you are in a wheelchair that you will be able to access a lot of the more traditional areas. If you have strong helpers who can haul a wheelchair up and down stairs, or you don't mind being carried with or without the chair by willing Balinese, then you will see much more.
I believe that gradually things are improving, with the provision of the occasional cement ramp, and modern hotels and shopping centres with elevators, but there is still a long way to go. In my fortnight there I saw only one other wheelchair, and we did a lot of miles, visiting many attractions.
Perhaps we could have taken our portable ramp that we use to get Richie up on stage for his comedy performances, or maybe the electric wheelchair would have been easier on Neil. However they have their disadvantages as well.
One day I hope wheelies will be able to enjoy exotic holidays without major hurdles. There are often ways around things which you discover as you go along. So my advice is to just do it. Book your trip and see what happens!
If you found this vaguely interesting you might like to read my earlier blogs involving travel with Richie in his chair, at
wheelchairtravels.blogspot.com.au and
richiesbigadventure.blogspot.com.au
Cheers
Donna
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