by Linda Olson | Oct 23, 2026 | Amputee, Courageous Stories, Linda Olson, Parkinson's, Travel
August 1979, Ulm, Germany Our destination was the Ulm Minster—at 530 feet, the tallest church in the world. 768 steps begged to be climbed for expansive views of Bavaria, the Danube Valley, the Alps and the Zugspitze—the highest mountain in Germany. I was 29 years...
by Linda Olson | Jul 3, 2019 | Amputee, Parkinson's, Travel
Everyone knows about the Japanese train system, particularly the Shinkansen “Bullet Trains.” Seeing it is vastly different than reading about it. I was unprepared the first time a bullet train rocketed past us as we waited on the train platform. The rush of air...
by Linda Olson | Jun 7, 2019 | Linda Olson, Parkinson's, Travel
I’m just about the luckiest person around. When I get tired, I just pull my fake legs off and bribe my granddaughter, Sierra, to carry them. Her mom is more than happy to relinquish the job. The only problem is that Dave takes me seriously, deciding the top...
by Linda Olson | Jul 10, 2018 | Linda Olson, Travel
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS For several days now, I’ve been looking at the welcome picture on Cristen and Jim’s Outside Is the Best Side homepage. I suspect the feet in that photo are getting a well-deserved rest after hiking, climbing, or biking into a breath-taking expanse of...
by Linda Olson | Jun 10, 2018 | Linda Olson, Travel
Almighty Father of Airport Security, As I approach my upcoming flight, I humbly beseech you treat me as you would any other law-abiding passenger. You’ll recognize me as the middle-aged, one-arm woman in a wheelchair. I always have a big smile on my face when I arrive...
by Linda Olson | Mar 21, 2018 | Linda Olson, Travel
The car is packed, the tank full of gas. We’ve got music and “The Everything Store” on Audible to listen to. I run through my mental check list as Dave starts the engine…Cell phones, charging cord, auxiliary cord, water, lunch, handicapped placard,...
