zondag 10 juni 2018

Bridge

Amsterdam has many drawbridges. We were just walking over this  bridge when the alarm bells got off and the barriers went down. It is always  a miracle to see the street suddenly moves up in the air.Watch the wires of the streetcars that move up too, they have an ingenious system that can come loose and close again.

This was the boat that had to pass.

And the cyclists waiting. The cars and streetcars have to wait at more distance from the bridge at the right. We have a popular saying here that when you arrive too late at school or at work "I can't be blamed the bridge was open!"

10 opmerkingen:

  1. It was something different and amazing to see the bridge. I have seen a bridge which opens and gives way for the ships to pass through and then they will join together:)

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  2. This used to be a common sight for me when I was working in Chicago. Chicago also has many draw bridges and I could see them going up and down from my apartment. It's fun to watch.

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  3. Interessant om te zien hoe het werkt met de bovenleiding van de tram - nog niet eerder gezien!

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  4. There are a couple of bridges here that require stopped traffic on occasion, but not of that design.

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  5. How nice to have an excuse. I hope that they give you plenty of time to get off of the bridge.Great pictures.

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  6. These bridges are fast and efficient like some of the locks.

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  7. Looks like the wire could get tangled.
    Coffee is on

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  8. I had no idea you had bridges that opened. Well, at least there is an excuse to get to work late, lol.

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  9. What an excellent excuse for being late to work..can't argue with that 😉

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