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!
