"My new reality meant waiting for assessments and treatments, all seemingly with no answers from befuddled professionals uninterested in my pain. I was an anxious patient - and in need of my own relief. Travel has been that relief - allowing me the privilege of forgetting my body for snatches of hours at a time. It is a temporary pause on the myriad of internal issues."
"Often, I've been impressed and surprised at its adaptations and provisions, and it has quickly become one of my favourite cities to visit. I have spent the last two years exploring London's green spaces, uncovering step-free restaurants and visiting galleries and museums that cater to my needs. The relief was intoxicating, particularly when the cross-section of my disability requirements was taken into account - I need seating, quiet spaces, step-free entrances, and a good price point."
Developing Long Covid produced multiple disability issues throughout the body and created a new reality of waiting for assessments and treatments with unclear answers from professionals. Travel provided relief by offering moments of forgetting bodily pain and anxiety. Needing a cane increased travel difficulty and required learning to navigate spaces anew. London emerged as a safe city with notable adaptations and provisions. Two years of exploration focused on green spaces, step-free restaurants, galleries and museums that meet accessibility needs. Key accessibility priorities include seating, quiet areas, step-free entrances and affordable pricing. Specific recommended spots include Henson’s Bar and the Barbican.
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