Monday, May 30, 2016

Pace of the city

I think London was the most fast paced city we have visited.  Even on the weekend people walked like they had somewhere important to be all the time.  Even walking in the parks was faster paced that one would expect.  Paris was also fast paced, but fit my own speed well.  Amsterdam felt busy, but it wasn't because people were walking quickly but because they were moving by us quickly on their bikes.  We did notice that there seems to be a 'common speed' in the bike lanes.  Most people move at a similar moderate pace, fast enough to get somewhere, but slow enough to stop suddenly if tourists accidentally step in front of you.  Copenhagen is much slower and less crowded.  Our group has not been so much in the way (except when we all try to step on a bus with our luggage).  The streets are less crowded and the bikes are around, but not everywhere.  There are no tram tracks to contend with in Copenhagen which makes crossing the streets much easier.

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