Dear Freedom drivers 2007!
I have participated in the Freedom drive both in 2003 and 2005 – and I enjoyed it both times! There is so much political energy in this event that it keeps you going the next two years. It is good to meet new and old friends, in a less formal setting than we usually do, and being so close and in and around the European Parliament, give you the feeling of being nearer to the political decisions. This is one way of showing the European politicians who we are and what our priorities are.
Strasbourg is a wonderful city – and we always have great weather. There are two accessible youthhostels close to the city centre. The tram is accessible – and very beautiful – wait and see for youselves. My feeling is that Strasbourg is a quite accessible place when it comes to restaurants, shops etc.
The majority of the Freedom drivers come with cars or train to make the travel as cheap as possible because most of us pay out of our own pockets. The airport and accessible taxis are not that fantastic, but then we have to teach them some lessons about passengers that use wheelchairs.
Bente Skansgård, IL-activist, Norway
I have participated in the Freedom drive both in 2003 and 2005 – and I enjoyed it both times! There is so much political energy in this event that it keeps you going the next two years. It is good to meet new and old friends, in a less formal setting than we usually do, and being so close and in and around the European Parliament, give you the feeling of being nearer to the political decisions. This is one way of showing the European politicians who we are and what our priorities are.
Strasbourg is a wonderful city – and we always have great weather. There are two accessible youthhostels close to the city centre. The tram is accessible – and very beautiful – wait and see for youselves. My feeling is that Strasbourg is a quite accessible place when it comes to restaurants, shops etc.
The majority of the Freedom drivers come with cars or train to make the travel as cheap as possible because most of us pay out of our own pockets. The airport and accessible taxis are not that fantastic, but then we have to teach them some lessons about passengers that use wheelchairs.
Bente Skansgård, IL-activist, Norway
3 comments:
Hello Bente,
We met in 2005, thats my photo there that you have here :-)
Here are the rest - http://www.flickr.com/photos/ewheeling/sets/72157594234028374/
I look forward to seeing you there again,
eleanor
Thanks for your pictures!! See you in Strasbourg
I have participated in the 2005 Freedom Drive.I found it very interesting especially meeting MES from my own country. The march to the European Parliament and then visiting the House was exciting.
Been Irish, wethrew a few nice barbaques while there. The accomodation was not very good but we hope to improve on it this time.
The trams into town very wheelchaie friendly and fast.
The open air market which is close to Government buildings is not to be missed.
Of course the World Rugby Cup is on and if you have a spare ticket I would appreciate it.
Looking forward to meeting old friends next month.
Regards,
Tom.
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