bilbo109

My wife and I are now retired and want to visit Europe again (and again, etc.) over the next few years.  Based on previous experience, a major (if not the major) expense is the wheelchair accessible driven vans for excursions, transfers, and tours.  I use a wheelchair, wife is AB.  Since most vans can handle two (or more) wheelchairs, it would be great to cut the cost in half and share with another couple.  We're flexible in our timing so I don't think posting on roll calls would be helpful.  I'm wondering if there is website or forum that's specific for finding people that are interested in sharing accessible transportation.  Ideally not just for cruises.

-- Bob

My wife (AB) and I (power WC) recently took a wonderful tour of Bermuda provided by Keith Simmons. Keith has a lowered floor 2008 Chevy Uplander with a ramp. His associate, Genetta, drives and provides descriptions of the sites. She is very capable and always made sure I was positioned comfortably and securely. She had a patience and gentleness in securing all of the tie-downs, belts, etc. which she had to do each of the many times we got in and out of the vehicle. We arrived on the NCL Dawn (5/11/08 sailing) which docked at King's Wharf. We took Keith's 5-hour tour which covers most of the sites in the Western and Central areas of the island. The Bermuda ferries are very accessible and we used them to go to St. George's and several times to Hamilton. Keith's tours are described on his website www.access.bm and it seemed easiest to contact him by email keithsimmons@logic.bm . I also spoke with him once by phone at 441-295-9106. I reserved the tour about 2 months ahead. Keith told me 3 weeks notice is usually enough but less is hit or miss. His vehicle can handle up to 3 tourists with 2 in wheelchairs or 4 tourists with one chair.

-- Bob