I first came across this brand several years ago when I spotted chic black Reisenthel hand baskets being used at the (then) brand new El Corte Inglés Gourmet Experience. Then one day I spotted their roll-up tote bag with totes adorbs (sorry) flamenco-style polka dots, and one has lived inside my Kiplings ever since. At less than 10€ they also make great useful gifts so now Peter and several other friends also have one, in various colours. They seriously roll-up into nothing, are washable and durable and, no, I’m not being paid for this endorsement. But sadly, my cute tote hasn’t been used much these past couple of years, since I started needing to use two crutches. I mean, there was no way to carry anything, or use a trolley as both hands were occupied.

THEN… it became possible for me to start getting around with just one crutch and that has made a huge difference… I mean, having one free hand! Also, being able to walk with a more or less normal gait (not the penquin walk) albeit still v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y… still, it feels like progress. But it’s still not easy for me to carry things and my trusty Rolster shopping trolley is a bit large and clunky for day-to-day stuff, and then I remembered my friend Fourat’s small black Reisenthel trolley.

Can I say? I have coveted one of these ever since Fourat showed up for lunch one day a few years ago with hers in tow, saying how, due to her back problems, it had changed her life. Because, unlike typical shopping trolleys, they are smaller, lighter, more discreet, yet still hold enough for doing a bit of light shopping, running errands, etc.So what the heck. It’s yet another step forward towards my independence! And I got a 15% off promo for my first time purchase on the Reisenthel website 👍

I was torn between going with classy basic black but in the end had to go with the polka dots with silver trim. It’s just more me. Anyhow, it just arrived today and I am looking forward to taking it over to Calle Baños tomorrow.