Such a strong article! Accept many claps.

I toughed it out in America for decades, but then I had the chance to leave and I did.

I live in a famous cycling city, and cars really stop for you. Sometimes a car doesn't notice you for a second, and when they do they slam on the brakes even though you weren't in any danger.

I've been here for seven years, and every time a car stops for me, they get a smile and a wave. I still can't get over it.