“Drive to a library” - After all those decades reading about US stuff, it still baffles me how many things we take here for granted in Europe. I don’t bat an eye when people measure distances in hours, I’m completely aware of the vast distances and the reliance on cars, and I still get surprised whenever I read about another mundane thing that’s not just easily accessible by walking (or taking short range public transport) in the states.
Right? I have two libraries that are about 20 mins walk from me. The next two nearest are about 20-30 mins by bike or less by bus. I’m so glad I don’t live in the US (for multiple, multiple reasons).
I lived on a relatively small island in the usa growing up. The library there was within biking distance but as a kid I’d have loathed walking that far. If we went as a family it was always driven.
Currently library is within walking distance! If I want to die to the stroad :<
“Drive to a library” - After all those decades reading about US stuff, it still baffles me how many things we take here for granted in Europe. I don’t bat an eye when people measure distances in hours, I’m completely aware of the vast distances and the reliance on cars, and I still get surprised whenever I read about another mundane thing that’s not just easily accessible by walking (or taking short range public transport) in the states.
Right? I have two libraries that are about 20 mins walk from me. The next two nearest are about 20-30 mins by bike or less by bus. I’m so glad I don’t live in the US (for multiple, multiple reasons).
Please take me with you
Signed, a US-ian
If you can prove the nazis took the german citizenship from one of your ancestors, you can get it back.
Otherwise try being a doctor or something.
If you have any EU citizenship you can live in the Netherlands and enjoy the bike infrastructure.
I lived on a relatively small island in the usa growing up. The library there was within biking distance but as a kid I’d have loathed walking that far. If we went as a family it was always driven.
Currently library is within walking distance! If I want to die to the stroad :<
It sucks