Sunday, January 3, 2010

Biking In Amsterdam

Since we do not own a car in Amsterdam, I must rely on my "bakfiets" or boxbike to transport all of the groceries and household goods that I buy.


Fortunately, I can carry Sophie on my back in the ergo carrier and Maisy on the saddle bags if I fill the box up with cargo.

When grandpa John is in town the girls enjoy riding on his bike for variety.


The girls napping in the boxbike while we ride through Vondelpark.

Maisy has mastered her "lopefiets" or walking bike.
She can actually keep up with me.



Horseback riding is in Maisy's genes. There is no question that Maisy loves horses. Unfortunately, she cannot start riding lessons in Holland until she is 6 years old. But in the meantime, she likes to practice her riding skills by sitting on the back of my bike on the "saddle" bags. She has developed excellent balance that I am sure will come in handy when she is finally able to ride a real pony.


Aren't they too cute?!


Grandma Cindy out in the city.

Maisy fell asleep in the front of the bike...

...and Sophie fell asleep on my back.


Sophie and Maisy regularly fight over who gets to ride on daddy's bike.

If you happen to be in Amsterdam, watch out for Grandpa John on his bike. He likes to recklessly ride his bike while taking action photos of us on our bikes.