Blades are difficult when it rains, because you are likely to slip very easily, but when it s nice out, you can t beat it. It s better in the evenings, skating home when there are no more cars in the park and listening to Bob Dylan or opera. It s a much more pleasurable experience than waiting for some car service. I ve only had my Vespa for a few months. Considering that I live only 18 blocks from work, it s the perfect mode of transport.
Cabs are expensive, trains are dirty, and helicopters are just impractical.
I was really excited when I heard that Vespa was being reintroduced in the States again, since they exude a chic Italian style. That in itself is worth it. You just can t ride out there yet, since it s not highway legal. I d ridden a Vespa on vacations before in Italy and Greece, and everyone has them there. Here, I stick out.