I am not sure why I was so determined to get a bicycle, since I don't think I haven't ridden on one that could leave the gym since I learned to drive. I bought a old-fashioned city-bike that you would never catching me riding in the U.S., but that in Germany is very common. I didn't realize just how old it was until I saw a sticker on it that read "Made in W. Germany".
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| My new old bike; the last bike I had with a basket also came with a banana seat and training wheels! |
Originally I had intended to travel on my vintage ride to the Laternenfest in Bad Homburg, but since I am just getting used to the bike, I decided it would be best to take the train. That turned out to be a very good decision, because the rain started coming down in buckets.
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| downtown Bad Homburg after the downpour |
If the #1 lesson I have learned in Germany is always carry an umbrella, then I guess lesson #2 should be never take a sunny day for granted...Friday and Saturday were both beautiful days to visit the festival, but I wanted to go to Bad Homburg on Sunday--and it rained almost the entire afternoon.
So, lesson learned...the sun is out, and I'm going outside!
I tell everyone the most valuable item I packed was my rain jacket. Love the new bike - you're officially a German resident now!
ReplyDeleteVery cool bike. We need to see a pic of you on this bike now.
ReplyDeleteDon't the Germans do a good job of taking advantage of nice sunny days?! The bike is adorable, and I bet you are having a great time tooting around town :) I LOVE FLOHMARKTS! They are soo good in Germany. Here, not as good, but still. I am actually writing about it later this week
ReplyDeleteI like your bike! It looks like it's in pretty good condition considering it's age. I think you got a good buy and I hope you enjoy cycling outdoors!
ReplyDelete@Alex--that's what I was thinking, too! I am official now!
ReplyDelete@Jennifer--HA! there is a picture of me on it, but I haven't seen it yet...I'll let you know! ;)
@TGN--would you believe that was my first flea market ever?! I will definitely be going back! I'll have to check out your post!
@Fiona--Thanks! I think so, too. I liked it even better after I saw the sticker!
My first "real" bike came when I moved to DK..for the price of 3800dkk...so around $800..
ReplyDeleteand let's just say it does not have so many "miles" on it... but it looks cute out on the back terrace! :-)
Great blog! Thanks for linking to mine :) Its nice to see someone else who picked up and moved to Germany... looks like you're enjoying!
ReplyDelete@Kelli--I couldn't believe how expensive bikes are here! Mine cost 50 Euro...not bad for an antique! ;) I am afraid that once it gets colder mine will decorate my balcony, too!
ReplyDelete@Katie--Thanks! Now that I live in Germany I want to try out some of your recipes! :-)
One lesson I have to learn over and over again is the weather here is always changing. I usually leave the house with one extra layer (coat or sweater) and my handy travel umbrella. Unless of course, I forget this is Germany.
ReplyDelete@GG--it can change so quickly! I was thinking about going to Darmstadt early Sunday because it was so nice, but I waited too long, and then there was a storm!
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