I've got a new Scoot!

Germany 2013: An orange Vespa GTS SuperSport followed me home on a rainy day in May.

It's my Euro-Scooter, my new means of transportation to explore the roads in and around Germany.

 To find me on the road ...

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Going for a Ride!

Sonja: Finally! After three weeks, a day with sunshine and reasonable temperatures. A day without having errands to run. Roland took pity on me as I was suffering from severe PMS (parked motorcycle syndrome), and arranged for a rendezvous with Alonzo, the orange Vespa GTS 300 SuperSport.

He even programmed a tour for me on my new TomTom Rider, which actually has an extra feature in which one can specifically select twisty roads, and sent me on my way.

Alonzo was more than ready to oblige, and together we blasted through the Bergische Land. Below the Altenberg Abbey, founded in 1133.

A roundtrip of 100 km (62 miles) equaled two hours of bliss, taking winding and partially single line roads.

Orange goes well with the landscape.

Meandering uphills and downhills along those little backroads was food for the soul, and I came back relaxed and smiling, and Alonzo seemingly enjoyed the trip as well.

An Unguided Tour of Brugge

The historic center of Brugge can be entered through a variety of gates. By doing so a time machine will catapult you back into the middle ages.

Smooth tarmac turns into cobble stone streets, and one is suddenly surrounded by old red brick buildings and churches.

Houses get too small for their owners. We would have to duck if we were to enter.

And the roads are getting too small for cars.

 Bicycles are taking over where four-wheelers can't go.

Churches are omnipresent in the cityscape.

The town is criss-crossed by a canal system, which adds to its charm. The water is muddy, and the depth unknown.

 Another picturesque alley view.

 A flea market along the canal.

Is there a wrong time for fries and beer(s)?

 Built in bricks and stones, lasting forever and a day.

 Town Hall, build in the 14th century.

 Belfry Tower

 Grote Markt

 A Vespa car? It has got the Logo.

Leaving through another gate.

 And a walk in the park.

Brugge is definitely worth a visit.