My Transportation

Upon arrival I was given a bike to use which has been so great, it makes me feel less like a tourist and more like a local - I love the sound of that! It's about a 10 minute bike ride from the house to the hostel. It is so pleasant to bike along the canals and past the many little cafes - a great way to see the city. I have a bell on it but I am always hesistant to use it. I think that in my mind I treat it as if it were a car's horn which I never honk because I think it's mean. I need to erase that thought from my mind because I'm sure it's better to ring my bell then knock someone over - which I promise I have not done yet! Here's a picture of what I use to zoom around town with, a real "Dutch" bike, nothing fancy so no one will want to steal it, hopefully:

And now a picture of my "dream" bike, isn't it amazing! I just couldn't resist taking a picture!