I regularly cycle to from Queensferry Street to my work at Edinburgh Napier University’s Merchiston campus. Having recently cycled from IJmuiden to Köln, I wanted to compare the two experiences.
In short, cycling in Edinburgh is utter rubbish. There is no way to avoid mixing with heavy traffic. Potholes abound. Cycle-lanes begin and end with no apparent reason, and lane-markings have faded out. Compare this nonsense with cycling in Dutch and German major cities.
With Jane and Ian; Heather, Dallas and Dusty, Alastair and Janet, Adrienne and Elly. Then back to Karen and Heather’s home in Bridge of Allen for beer and scones. And then to the Sherriffmuir Inn for more beer and large amounts of food – a perfect day!
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In and around Utrecht: Elly says it all here. Continue reading
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None. This was our mid-tour rest and sight-seeing day. We first went to the famous cathedral and saw that it was indeed a cathedral. Pretty much the standard model – tall ceiling, stained-glass windows, hushed atmosphere, full of tourists. So that didn’t take very long. Continue reading
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