Marlbolo moments

It doesn't even begin to get dark here until 10 pm. It's strange how much my body responds to light & dark. It is also strange how fit/unfit Europeans are. They walk everywhere. They drink green tea. And I still can't help but stare in amazement (half situation, half coordination) at the people peddling like pros for miles on their bikes with a cigarette dangling from their lips, puffing & peddling, puffing and peddling their way to strong calves & weak lungs. My favorite though are the women on bikes. They are truly talented: high heels, business skirts, briefcases, phones, kids, wine & ice cream -- there is nothing a Dutch lady & a bike can't handle.