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[Giraldo Allain]

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I have seen drivers making several attempts to reverse into a space only to find themselves three feet from the footpath each time. I have also seen drivers drive into a space and then go backwards and forwards fifty times only to find themselves back where they started.

In Cyprus, a car is considered to be parked properly if any part of it is in the parking space. So if you have enough room to fit the front of the car in, or even one of the wheels, then the car is parked ok even though the rest of it might be sticking out and blocking the roadway.

Spatial awareness is needed for a wide range of activities in life. If you lack spatial awareness then you may find many ordinary activities more difficult to carry out or understand. Certain activities that are seen as second nature to the average person on the street will prove to be very difficult for someone dealing with this issue.

This is difficult for us to understand but that is the world of spatial awareness. Most of us, when we go out, just automatically know how to make our way home again. But someone suffering from a lack of spatial awareness has to be on the alert. Constantly checking for landmarks and being very conscious of their surroundings at all times. Some will stick to the main streets and not move from them for fear of getting lost.

Ironically, one of the best ways to increase your spatial awareness is to get lost. Apparently getting lost makes you feel anxious and, as a result, increases brain activity. Getting lost also helps you find exit solutions and plot routes that connect you with what is familiar.

The Independence of the Seas has a water park, a dedicated sports pool for volleyball and basketball, whirlpools, and an internal shopping "street", the Promenade, lined with shops, pubs and wine bars.

There is also the two story theatre with seating for 1,200, and a complete conference center. On a lower level there is an ice skating rink, heated, fresh water pools, a rock climbing wall, a basketball/hockey court, a mini golf course, and a Flow Rider for surfing.

When this liner calls to Cork Harbour, it ties up at the quayside in Cobh. Before it ties up it has to turn around completely to face back out the harbour again. Standing at 1112 feet long and fifteen stories high, it turns on a sixpence between Haulbowline and Cobh, before it glides to a halt at the pontoon at the quayside.

We plan to go to Amsterdam for a few days and then rent a car and drive to small towns and villages in Holland and Belgium. Would like to include Brugge. Have heard that parking is very difficult and very expensive. I was in these areas years ago and it was not an issue. What is it like now? I prefer not to take public transit, but am ok with parking on the outskirts and walking into towns. But is it difficult and expensive even to find parking on the outskirts? Thanks

Try to find a car as compact as possible. So try to pack as light or compact as possible too. Most of the time driving around in larger cars is not a problem, but sometimes it certainly will like in parkings and narrow streets in villages.

As Wil noted, parking stalls and curved ramps in paid garages are much smaller than in the US. Many small cities have dug out their town squares for now underground parking. Examples: Leuven, Turnhout. Parking in Antwerp is like parking in Amsterdam-heavily regulated and non-existent. Most suburbs have been redeveloped with modern masonry luxury homes and traffic-calming narrow roads. Business day traffic in the swath between, say, Turnhout and Brugge is very heavy. It's clearly pointless to try to talk you out renting a car. It's not a moral issue, it's a practical one. Hotels charge for parking, if they even have it. Sure, you might find a street space on a given day in, say, Tongeren. What are your plans?

As someone who has done quite a bit of touring around the Netherlands and Belgium by car with a disabled elderly person (who is too proud/ lazy to apply for a disabled parking permit) I would suggest that although it can be pricey it is pretty easy to do. We use google maps and waze to find parking lots close to our destination. Booking.com and airbnb have filters to include free parking.

One primary reason parking can be so aggravatingly tricky is the general need for more parking spots. Cities and downtown areas are densely populated, with limited sides of streets, lots, or garages, solely dedicated to parking. This lack of parking spots creates a lot of competition among drivers, thus creating daily frustration.

Despite many people living in cities where it is difficult to drive and own a car (expensive too), we continue to see a rising number of vehicles on the road. Naturally, this worsens the parking dilemma. With more car owners, the demand for parking spaces increases drastically while the supply often stays the same.

With growing cities and more vehicles on the road, parking infrastructure needs help keeping up with the demands of the growing population. Inadequate parking infrastructure stems from many things, such as flawed urban planning, bad future planning, and outdated parking systems making parking difficult and time-consuming resulting in more traffic in heavily populated areas. Many cities were designed for fewer vehicles than they now see on their streets. Consequently, there is a massive need for more parking for city residents and visitors alike.

Strict parking regulations and high pricing add to the parking challenge. While regulations are always essential in preventing misuse of parking (i.e., vehicles parked illegally, parked in handicapped parking, parked in loading zones, overstaying time limits, etc.) and maintaining a safe level of security, these rules frequently take up a lot of seemingly available spots that drives are very enticed to take. Additionally, parking locations that charge expensive rates are less frequented by drivers due to high costs, thus further adding to the parking problem.

Addressing the parking problem requires a multi-sided solution that combines efficient urban planning and advanced parking technology. Here are some likable solutions for all cities facing parking issues.

Technology has advanced so that even parking has smart parking systems. By implementing smart parking systems, drivers can tell in real time if spaces are available. Furthermore, some smart parking solutions providers like ParqEx allow drivers to book a parking spot in advance on their mobile parking app, saving time and eliminating the need to circle block after block looking for parking. Solutions such as these do their part and then some in resolving the parking dilemma.

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14. Carefully cross the street once you get back to your car. Boom! You did it. Congratulations on knocking out one of the toughest hikes in the area. Now find someone to show all your awesome pictures.

Sorta nearby address for your GPS: The intersection of Fair St and Route 9D in Cold Spring, NY is about a mile south of the Breakneck Ridge trailhead (the parking area is immediately north of the only tunnel around on Route 9D).

Hi, k! The trail is open now, though parking is still greatly reduced. And yes, Breakneck is still very, very crowded on weekends, and I would recommend not attempting it on a weekend unless you get there VERY early. Would be a wonderful hike to do on a weekday, though!

Went for a hike this Saturday and Sunday. It was very crowded. Any thoughts on whether we should be concerned about Covid 19? Especially the start of the white trail where everyone is touching the same rocks, sweating, sneezing etc.

That is a tough question to answer. It also depends on whether you are in physically fit, because it can be a rather strenuous hike. The start of the white trail (starting near the tunnel) is a rock scramble with a significant elevation gain. Some people have some difficulty, especially as you get closer to the first peak at the flag. I personally would not recommend the hike to inexperienced hikers. There are many other trails you can try in the area, like Mt Taurus, which starts a couple of miles before Breakneck.

Did you actually see the boulder in the process of falling? Was it raining during that time? Can you explain exactly what you saw? I am amazed that such a big boulder moved and would love to hear more details about it.

I noticed the boulder sometime around the first or second week in April. Apparently HB saw the boulder sliding on April 13th. The trail was not closed until April 26th, so if you went on the 25th it would not have been closed yet. Nothing changed from the time the boulder moved to two weeks later when the trail was closed. I guess an official saw a post about the boulder and decided to close the trail.

I was hoping to find more information myself. The comments here have been far more helpful than any of the news sources. Good to know we can still hit Breakneck from Washburn and Undercliff, although the best parts are closed.

Just went this past weekend with my wife and friends. So we have never hiked before, let alone climb rocks and so this was definitely an eye opener. The warnings from the beginning tell you its for experienced hikers only, and yes, i do agree too,but i also think first timers can do this trek as well.

You must be fit though. That is for sure. You will struggle and hurt yourself if you havent been to the gym in ages. I dont mean to scare anyone but there are lots of time you need to use upperbody strenght, balance and great eyesight.

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