As ones flight wasn’t until 18:00pm, I decided to undertake an experiment by taking a stroll around Copenhagen by oneself to see how Danish people would interact with a disabled individual without anyone to assist. To make things more interesting, one only knows two words of Danish!
Beginning the experiment, one rolled down to the waterfront where the Copenhagen Mall is situated and journeyed through some of the surrounding housing areas. It is surprising how many houses and apartments had step free access, Scandinavian design at it’s finest! One continued by a desire to find out whether the metro network was accessible. One is unsure if all the metro and suburban stations have lifts, however, this one had so one went for a gander. One was approached by a few Danes whilst attempting to push the lift button. Despite the language barrier, one gathered that they were asking to help. Once on the platform, one studied the suburban trains and it appears that there is a designated disabled area signposted by a large wheelchair image, however, there is a step up into the carriage! One can only presume that ramps are available upon request.
After checking out of the hotel, one headed down to Copenhagen train station to catch the train out to the airport. After our successful trip to Malmo on Wednesday, one thought it would be a simple process getting Superbunny on and and off and it was indeed! It has to be said that catching the train to the airport is most likely the cheapest and efficient option as it takes you directly beneath Terminal 3. It is all wheelchair accessible also .
The airport process went according to plan and, for once, security talked to one like an actual human being and not some child. Although our flight was delayed by half an hour, we were escorted into the Ambulift early and then sat on the airfield for half an hour waiting for the plane to come in, efficiency that!
Next month, one will be taking the long haul flight to China to visit Beijing, Xian (Visiting the Terracotta Warriors) and Shanghai.