Bikes are THE mode of transport here.

If you’ve heard about the Dutch obsession with bikes as transport, you still have no idea until you witness it. Families all have their own bikes, and toddlers who can’t ride travel on mum or dads bike on a ‘dickie’ seat. There’s no helmets, motor scooters share the same paths, no helmets, and the road toll is remarkably low.

Day 25: It’s Cool, We Visit Delft, and Back Home Early.

October 5th 2022
Well, today isn’t yesterday. After a shower, I walked barefoot outside, and the hard ridges on the grey weathered timber deck dug into my feet and transmitted an instant message to my brain; it was cold. The rest of my body soon caught on, so I’m now sitting outside, wearing all the warm clothes that I brought, drinking coffee that has gone cold sooner than it normally would, and eating that ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » South Holland » Gouda

The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more

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