First stop on this trip is Amsterdam. What a beautiful city. Unfortunately they are experiencing an unusual cold spell. And is it ever cold! Highs are in the thirties, but the wind is fierce, making you feel awful. It really is difficult to be outside for long.
The cold doesn't stop people. Residents bike here. It is amazing how few cars you see. There are trams and busses, which are certainly used, but bikes are the main form of transportation. As a result, the city seems quiet, and there is little air pollution. This all makes for a very nice city. We took a canal tour today, and heard that there are more than 1million bikes in the city, but just over 800,000 people. Bike parking lots are everywhere.
Two short days here. Later I will write more about the architecture and Anne Frank. Now it is off to Iceland, with a long layover in Oslo
The cold doesn't stop people. Residents bike here. It is amazing how few cars you see. There are trams and busses, which are certainly used, but bikes are the main form of transportation. As a result, the city seems quiet, and there is little air pollution. This all makes for a very nice city. We took a canal tour today, and heard that there are more than 1million bikes in the city, but just over 800,000 people. Bike parking lots are everywhere.
Two short days here. Later I will write more about the architecture and Anne Frank. Now it is off to Iceland, with a long layover in Oslo
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