Amsterdam March 2010

[Sundae]

I've been mulling over the idea of a bike... But to be honest I'm never really all that comfortable around traffic on a bike. In a foreign city, where they drive on the wrong side of the road, with trams and all, I think it will stress me out more than it's worth.

I have my street map and can quite happily read that as I walk. After all, walking is my absolute favourite form of exercise (as I imagine cycling is for you). I have six entire days, so I'm not troubled by going any faster to fit everything in. And this way if I wear myself out walking down Albert Cuypstraat I can always get the tram home

I get three days free public transport on my iAmsterdam card - if I fancy cycling after that (when I'm more orientated) then maybe I will. If I could afford it I'd love to do a guided Segway tour... Maybe I just like people looking at me.

[glatt]

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

In a foreign city, where they drive on the wrong side of the road, with trams and all, I think it will stress me out more than it's worth.

You know, for what it's worth, that was my whole point in the thread about the rising bollards. That some travelers get confused/flustered/stressed by the different driving conditions in each country.