i like to take pictures while driving, although many of them fail. or are never taken because i am too slow... since we are back i realize many, many streets/roads in the netherlands are lined with trees, like you can see above. it looks often so neat and organized, or like a tunnel made of trees....
too bad we sold the car again! it was a bit expensive with the taxes and gas and upcoming repairs etc etc. buuuhhh. now of course i am thinking of all that we cannot do anymore without a car. luckily we have most of the big things for the apartment by now. but not everything. my clothes are still in boxes and its really frustrating... :((( having a car makes you a bit lazy too. ooh, its raining? lets take the car! and we didnt really, really need it. supermarkets are at walking distance, and you can bike around the city easily, as opposed to biking in/around boston. but for now, no more tree tunnels to drive through....
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It is a pity but don't worry, we lived 34 years without a car and went everywhere with two kids. Travels abroad, holidays etc. It only takes more time and planning but you can come everwhere. But now we finally have one I am very glad with it, it is so easy and warm.....
It's certainly easy to become dependent. I've known city dwellers who have done without cars but rented them from time to time to take trips. In the long run it's much less expensive and less hassle than owning but still gives some mobility.
I like this tree-lined avenue. In the States, there are plenty of families with more cars than drivers! But, as you know, we are a car-based culture.
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