Made it! There are bicycles EVERYWHERE...I walked out of the train station to see thousands of bikes parked outside. There is even a three level parking garage JUST for bikes. The city has red lanes that are made for cyclists. It seems as if it is much easier to get around on a bike than a car. I have not figured out where people would even park their car. I have seen people in suits and dresses and suitcases as well as people with a wooden wagon built up front that had 2 infant carriers, pregnant women, young people and very old.
One negative thing I have noticed about the bikers is that no one seems to where a helmet. I am curious what the head injury rate is here in Holland...
There are canals every 2 or 3 blocks with interesting sights along them (food, drink, tours) All of the canals connect and are there own kind of roadway.
I have had to be a lot braver than I thought I would be and ask questions about where I am or need to be going, as well as how to pronounce words properly in Dutch. Though most people speak excellent English here, I would like to learn some of a new language
Tomorrow I find my barge and have a 9 mile ride throughout the city...exciting!
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