I repeat - driving is hard

My driving test is in two days. I have been taking lessons since five months. Tomorrow, my last lesson before my first test would be my 25th.
Am I confident that I would pass? No!
Today's lesson was awful. Again a lesson that ended in tears. I understand that my instructor is being tough with me. He is preparing me for the worst, but that just makes me realize that I am not good enough for the test.
I always imagined that my final lessons before my test would be flawless. If today's lesson was my test I would have failed it in the first five minutes.
I want to be hopeful for my test, but I am getting the same feeling that I got before my first theory test - that I failed.
I would still try my best and see how it goes.
One thing is for sure - I picked the worse country to try to get a driving license.
Anyone planning to come to Netherlands - please have an international license before coming here, make sure they accept it, and if not invest in a good bakfiets (cycle with a back attachment) instead of wasting your time and money trying to get a driving license. 

The perfect bike

Impressed by the Dutch cycling culture, my husband was determined to make cycling a usual habit when we came here, a year and a half ago. He already had a cycle, which he used for the first couple of months, until it had a problem with its pedal. "I think its time I buy a new bike." So, out he went on a bike search and came back shocked at the high prices of cycles in Netherlands. Even though cycles are the most common household items here, they are not cheap at all.
Hence, my husband bought a second hand mountain bike from one of his colleagues. It looked super cool, but we soon realised why his colleague wanted to get rid of it. If you want to ride a bike in the city, you don't want a mountain bike. What you want is a typical dutch bike with a large frame and large wheels, which doesn't look trendy or modern, but is just right.
My husband sold the mountain bike on marktplaats (another very important discovery we made, the local ebay), and ordered another one from there. This time again he was conned into buying something that was not worth it. That bike got returned and the search for the perfect bike continued.
When the perfect bike was found and bought, all he needed was the perfect weather to start cycling to work. But every morning as he referred to my technique of looking at the bedroom window to judge the weather outside, he would be disappointed. Netherlands would always be windy and rainy, and only true Dutch people can cycle in this kind of weather, the rest of us will just keep waiting for the perfect day.

Cycling in Amsterdam

If you love cycling, then Amsterdam is your heaven. It is a place where you can find any kind of cycle to suit your needs and paddle around the whole city in a matter of hours. In Spring and Summer, Amsterdam is definitely the best place to be for cyclists. But even the harsh winds of winter or snow doesn't keep the people of this city off their cycles. Come rain, come snow, Amsterdam will never be seen without cycles.

Whether you are a mother of three, or a shopaholic, do not think that cycling will be a hurdle for you in anyway. You can easily find cycles with baby seats installed in the front and back, and big shopping carts attached to them. These are not just cycles, but a whole transportation system, and don't think people would stare at you funny if you are riding one of these, because you will just be one of many.

Truly, driving is not recommended in Amsterdam, especially in the central area, where the roads are too narrow. You can use public transport, but the best way to explore the city is to cycle. Once you come to this beautiful and happening city, you automatically want to get on a bike and ride because of all the inspiration you see around you. From kids to grandparents, everyone is seen cycling around comfortably. Couples cycle around holding hands, making it as romantic as a candle light dinner.

Cycling along the canals of Amsterdam gives one the real joys of experiencing the serene side to this otherwise happening city. Afterwards, cycle your way towards Liedsplien, for a quick drink or some nice food, while enjoying the free music almost always show at this Square. Park you cycle any place you can find a spot, which might not be very easy considering there are almost as many cycles in Amsterdam as there are the people. The make your way to the centre of the city stopping at Dam Square, to just take in the real Amsterdam. There aren't any monuments or huge buildings to admire, but just the aura of the fantastic young city.

For a peaceful cycle ride go to Vondelpark, the biggest park of the city known for its beauty and greenery.

Its refreshing, its fun, and its healthy. What more can someone ask for?