The Dutch, as you may know, are mad for cycling. I’m mad for cycling when I’m in the Netherlands. Apart from the fact that it’s generally a flat country, the cycle paths make it all such a relaxing pleasure.

I took my last bike ride here yesterday. I was on my own because Ineke was off on a jaunt to the Big City (Rotterdam) with her sisters.

I was behind a mum cycling, with her toddler in the seat at the back. A very common sight. She indicated to go left, and the little fella indicated along with her. It was the cutest thing.

More than cute though, it was absolutely the best way for him to learn.

Best way for us to learn too. Simply to copy somebody else who is older, or wiser, or better, or smarter. Just somebody who knows something that we want to know.

No shame in being a Copy Cat. And very lucky you, if you have got somebody worth copying. Especially when you’re young.

As adults it might not always look so cute when we copy somebody … we need to be prepared to show a bit of humility, and look undignified at times … but it’s really a very good way to move forward in life at any age.

ps. On that same bike ride, I happened to pass a wild pig trundling happily along on the cycle path. Didn’t seem bothered by me at all.