I finally have a bike. A woman who lives near my host had an old bike that she didn’t want anymore, so she gave it to me. It was actually in fairly decent condition, but it had one broken spoke on the front wheel, the front wheel was unbalanced and wobbley, and the lights didn’t […]
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And there it goes…
August 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Bikes, Netherlands, Travel
So my bike was stolen. No more bike. =*( I really enjoyed it for that 18 hours or so. I haven’t decided whether I’ll try to get another one or not. One thing’s for sure, if I do, I’ll get a much better lock and try not to park it anywhere so exposed in the […]
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Goths, goths everywhere
August 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Netherlands, Photos, Travel
This weekend there’s a gothic festival here in Utrecht. I’m not sure why they chose to hold a goth fest in a quaint Dutch city. It seems like Transylvania or just about any place in Germany would be a more appropriate venue. On the other hand, the weather is kind of rainy, grey, and depressing […]
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Where I slept the night before last
August 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Netherlands, Photos, Travel
I was planning on staying at a hostel after leaving the houseboat. But it turned out all the hostels in town were booked up by visiting German goths. Luckily a last-minute couchsurfing response saved me from sleeping in the train station. I stayed with a guy who’s a map-making student here in Utrecht. His place […]
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Dom Tower, Domplein and Domkerk
August 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Netherlands, Photos, Travel
Last week I visited the Dom Tower, Domplein (Dom square) and Domkerk (Dom Church), which are all remnants of the same 12th century Gothic cathedral, dedicated to St. Martin, the patron saint of Utrecht. In Europe, beautiful Gothic cathedrals are almost a dime a dozen, but this one actually has a pretty interesting history. Construction […]
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