FINDING YELLOW
On one of my vacation days I took a tram to a stop near VoldenPark in Amsterdam. I was meeting my brother and his wife at the park’s restaurant called The Groot Melkhouse. Of course I arrived early.
Always wanting to maximize the use of my time, I sat patiently on a black bench, in front of the entrance, along side the cycling and walking paths. I enjoy people watching, and there’s always something specific to notice.
This time I seemed to be watching bicycles of all types: single gear, multi gear, electric, eclectic, big, small, cargo, folding, tandem, retro, modern, fast or slow, being cycled alone, in pairs or groups. But, all delightfully quiet, enjoying the fresh air and nature during a leisurely ride, or getting to a store, appointment, a job, a visit or to get to a bus, tram or train. In Amsterdam there just is no better way to get around.
I seemed to become fixated on the occasional yellow bicycle. When a sea of bicycles dominate the colours black or grey, a bright, beautiful colour really catches the eye.
Yellow is stimulating. I have always loved yellow. Bright. Cheery. Pleasant. Fresh. Friendly. Uplifting. I often hear my inner self say: “I love yellow!” And, on that occasion in VoldenPark, I also heard my whole self remind me that: “I love cycling too!” 💛 🚲
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