Friday, November 6, 2009

Driving Mrs Velkyal

Today is a momentous day in Velkyal World, and one that Mrs Velkyal has been eagerly anticipating since the day we arrived in Charlottesville. Today I got my driving license, at the ripe old age of very nearly 34! People have looked at me with incredulity for years because I couldn't drive, but when you live in Prague for 10 years with its phenomenal metro, tram and bus system, there really is no need to burden yourself with the expense of a car, insurance and petrol (that's gas, and at current prices it is about 4 times as expensive as here in Charlottesville!).

In honour of my passing the test, first time round as well, here are a couple of songs to take you in to the weekend.

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2 comments:

  1. Congratulations! It'll make you feel better when I tell you I don't drive, and I'm just a few years older :D I really should do something about it, especially as my better half wants to move out to the sticks...

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  2. I am sure the Germans will be far more thorough than the one I took here, but even then I say thank goodness for automatic transmission!

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