When there is only one day left because temperatures are rising rapidly, the Dutch go ice skating no matter the condition of the ice, whether it is wise or not. So do I.
The rest of the world thinks we're crazy, I think, but the urge is really strong because the number of skating days leaves much to be desired lately.
Of course it doesn't always go well. Accidents will always happen where there is a risk but I believe I am a sensible skater. There are also some daredevils out there. After all, someone has to be the first to cross the canal...
Today someone fell through the ice because he went where no one went. Subsequently, no one knew where he was. According to a bystander he had long gone home but the emergency services searched for an hour anyway to be on the safe side. Nobody was found.
@phil_howcroft yes, I read about that. It can be dangerous indeed. During my youth there was ice each year, at least in my mind, so we grew up with the danger and we all went through the ice ones or twice. We learned what to do and what not in such a situation. I’m not sure about the current generation but my generation just knows. It doesn’t take the danger away but it does reduce the risk. Kids will play on the ice as the temptation is just there. We’d better keep guiding them doing so.
How fun! and Yikes! at the same time! :) I LOVED ice-skating as a kid. Still remember those ice storms that allowed me to skate right down the road. :)
