I am reading these notes and grinning more and more ...
It reminds me of my long-gone past life!
Now I work in Qatar and the bus takes us to work. Traffic does not follow the so-called rules of the road.
Best to bicycle on the sidewalks.
Returning back to Canada for July and August - only, then back to Qatar.
What to do with confiscatory Air Canada fees for taking bicycles with baggage??
Simple!! Bought 2 used Bromptons in England on the way back to Canada.
Flying on BA means ... Brommies in baggage and no fees....
Travelling about by rental car means the Brommies go in the trunk and can be pulled out for tootling about at will...
Life is good!
No rhymes and no hakku. Just enjoying travelling with a companion on bicycles - at will.
YMMV - and probably does