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Old Crank

(6,825 posts) Mon Feb 23, 2026, 01:54 AM Yesterday

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 Yesterday OP

Nice! You should try Rome. Layzeebeaver Yesterday #1

I get insurance Old Crank 13 hrs ago #3

You are way braver than us! lark Yesterday #2

Cars are smaller. Old Crank 13 hrs ago #4

Layzeebeaver

(2,236 posts)

1. Nice! You should try Rome.

Reply to Old Crank (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 03:50 AM

Yesterday

Make sure all your insurance is up to date!!!

Old Crank

(6,825 posts)

3. I get insurance

Reply to Layzeebeaver (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 24, 2026, 02:23 AM

13 hrs ago

With the rental .....
I'll be in Rome mid-March.

lark

(26,018 posts)

2. You are way braver than us!

Reply to Old Crank (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 11:30 AM

Yesterday

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!

Old Crank

(6,825 posts)

4. Cars are smaller.

Reply to lark (Reply #2)

Tue Feb 24, 2026, 02:24 AM

13 hrs ago

That helps.

Head on a swivel.

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