Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Have Wheels, Will Travel
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Scootering is a very popular and eminently practical way to get around Paris. And it's not just for kids; I often see adults in business attire on their trottinettes but it's rare that I have my camera out at the right moment. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to catch this threesome -- a dad and his two kids -- on their way to school and office.
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8 comments:
I've even seen it in the metro which I suppose is an effective way to manoeuvre the slow walkers. Very cute shot though.
And here I thought scooter'ing was so 90's!
I like that touch of pink in the photo. A new word for me..trottinettes...merci.
I thought it was funny when I saw adults on scooter too. So WHY didn't I ever take a photo? Love yours.
V
So French: no helmets! The U.S. safety police would be all over this trio.
Why in the world would anyone feel the need to wear a helmet when using a scooter? That's sooooo stupidly American!
I totally rode a scooter around with the kids at recess today. I am such a 4 year old!
Weeeee!
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