Gay ampute

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As my adventurous spirit was begging for a new experience, I decided to take a trip to Nepal with my partner. With only the flights and accommodation booked, we decided to take things as they naturally occur and plan a day-or-two in advance — a very different approach to my standard two-monthly plans. I normally run my life, driven by my hectic yet enjoyable schedule and have to allocate time for spontaneity.

As an amputee, I worry how other cultures will react to my prosthetic and me as a tourist in an LGBT relationship but here's what I found:. I started my trip in Kathmandu, right in the centre of Thamel, a hectic and bustling city full of colour and pollution. As we stepped out of the airport, I could immediately taste the pollution in the air and I was shocked at the road traffic and wild driving.

Our driver was extremely friendly and offered to take us to a tour office with an obvious agenda. After arriving at our hotel, we settled down before taking a walk around the area. Within our first day, we noticed how open LGBT couples were in the city centre. At one stage, we were actually seeing more LGBT couples than otherwise — it was such a culture shock to see the difference compared to the UK and you could tell that it would have been standard practice in Nepal.

Free from stares and judgment, it shows us how a culture is able to be. Staring towards me however, is not anywhere near the level I expect in the UK. I was wondering whether the Nepalese connection with the British Army would mean that the Nepalese community would have a deep respect for amputees. On the other hand, I thought that with the lower levels of income in Nepal, they would not necessarily be used to seeing ambulant amputees — especially with running blades.

As I like to pack as light as possible and I am likely to partake in a lot of physical activity, I only decided to take my Blade XT. It allows me to walk on all terrain without any problems and also go for a run, hike or paraglide where I see fit. On the first day, someone asked to take a picture of me and I noticed a lot of the Nepalese community taking my photo as I walked past.

However, individuals will often point at my leg as I walk past, as they tell their family to come and see me. I can only guess what they are saying as I only see the heads of people pop out of doors and windows as I walk past. You should have seen the family that came out of their family home as I removed and reattached my leg to change a stump sock.

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Having said that, there have been a few almost-hits, as cyclists have almost smashed into a post as they stare at my blade. I am very used to this behaviour but not quite at this level. I did see a prosthetic centre sign and another double leg amputee who was using a skateboard to get around however I am yet to see another ambulant amputee in Nepal.

Despite the staring, I have been able to use my amputation for an opportunity to gain some discounts at some of the National Heritage sights. Just by asking for a disabled price, some have offered free or half price entry to some areas. I have often been laughed at for asking for a disabled ticket, as the ticket offices are at head height and the vendor does not believe me.

However, remaining straight-faced and stating I have one leg has often lead to the vendors reaching out of their booths to gain evidence to my disability. I had a very strange experience yesterday, where an individual was clearly trying to sell me a product.