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Old Crank

(7,272 posts)
Mon Feb 23, 2026, 02:54 AM Feb 23

That was fun.

The last time I drove a car was mid October in Athens, Greece. This time was in Paris, France. What a blast. I get the same experience in a week or so when I return the rental. Talk about needing your head on a swivel. Motorbikes everywhere, passing on either side. Cars squeezing through gaps or creating extra lanes.
Fun stuff.

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That was fun. (Original Post) Old Crank Feb 23 OP
Nice! You should try Rome. Layzeebeaver Feb 23 #1
I get insurance Old Crank Feb 24 #3
You are way braver than us! lark Feb 23 #2
Cars are smaller. Old Crank Feb 24 #4

lark

(26,115 posts)
2. You are way braver than us!
Mon Feb 23, 2026, 12:30 PM
Feb 23

How did you fit in those ultra tight parking spaces? I couldn't deal with the chaos, especially in Amsterdam with all the speedy and agressive bikers - yow!

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