Ah, Amsterdam
I’ve just returned from my first visit to Amsterdam. Of course, the first thing on my to-do list was to indulge in some… pannekoeken. No really, I love pancakes. Any type of cake really. Especially when buried in a certain chocolate-hazelnut spread.
But after I checked that off my list (three times) I went to see about a bike.
Now, Amsterdam is a known bicycle city. But more than that, it is a tiny city. Every thing is small and efficient. From their apartments:
To their tiny streets. But while you’d think I’d be most impressed with all the biking, I was actually more impressed by the driving.
But it was great to ride on safe infrastructure that doesn’t make me feel like I’m running with the elephants.
Instead, I found myself alongside a completely different species: my own. 
I think I prefer biking with people more than biking with cars. It makes it as easy as walking. Now can we get more of these cycle tracks back home please?
Even if someone is very small and does wind up on a child’s bicycle, they will find that the child’s bicycle is definitely not a toy but a serious transportation appliance. Just like an adult’s bike, but smaller.
Here is the bike I got for my daughter:
http://www.gazellebikes.com/collection-bikes/children-bicycles/girls/2013/madelief-20
And here is the heir to the Throne of The Netherlands, Crown Princess Amalia:
http://bicycledutch.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/crown-princess-amalia.jpg
Haha I especially enjoyed the illustration and ensuing commentary about the two drivers. Gave me a good laugh. It is great that you can express your trip so well through art, a pleasure to look at/read! Thankyou!
It looks like you stayed in the same place we did (shower was over the toilet – such efficient use of space). So glad that you had a good time and looking forward to seeing you around so we can catch up on your adventure.
Oh, so you’re a tiny cyclist like me? 🙂 When I went to Amsterdam last summer, I rented from Mike’s specifically because they mentioned that they had bikes for short people on their website. They ended up putting me on a little Electra Townie; what kind of bike did you end up renting?
love this! I’ve just booked my trip to Amsterdam for September, any tips or suggestions are welcome!