Of all the things Amsterdam is known for, I didn't expect this to be one of the more memorable ones. Wandering around the city, one can't help but notice that the number of cyclists often outnumber motor vehicles (and sometimes even pedestrians). It's also fairly easy to be walking on what seems to be a sidewalk, then nearly trounced by a swarm of bikers, warned only by the friendly sounding bell equipped on most bikes. Luckily, we avoided becoming bicycle road kill, though we did see a near collission amongst a pair of riders. Perhaps they need traffic lights for them as well. It is refreshing to see so many different types of transportation being used effectively. However, it does make life interesting for a pedestrian crossing the street, having to look out for about 3 different speeds and sizes of traffic.
-Manish
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Heheh. While in Amsterdam I decided to try out the bicycle as a mode of transportation. I almost got hit by a trolley. And what's up with all the babies chilling while the Moms are peddling?
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