on the chain gang

I would say I'm about a month in now and getting to and from work has posed little problems. I have had two punctures, but these have been discovered in the morning and easily fixed.

I have started to wonder about things recently in terms of car use. I can't say I'm bothered about owning one and I think cars are over used. But the options for not owning one are limited - more so here in Cornwall. It does stop my girlfriend and I from visiting places so easily. Its not like we can catch a train to all the nice spots.

I would not be opposed to car ownership being expensive and even exclusive but... The only way this is going to happen is the goverment taking the issues by the horns. It would need a huge investment into public transport. Not like the NHS where cash was thrown at the problem but, a complete redesign of the public transport system. Will that ever happen? There are plenty of good models to follow so I dont see why not. I guess its easy for me to say. The plan would be huge and take years (a bit like trying to get from Falmouth to St. Ives by train).

I will try and write more soon, but im not really sure who im talking to!

Cheers