Is It Safe To Walk Alone At Night?
In The Netherlands
I’ve been told by many people that it’s safe here. Walking alone and walking at night wouldn’t be a problem. Nothing ever happens here.
At least, not in the area that I am living in.
I recently moved accommodation and no longer live right across from the bus stop.
I used to wake up in the morning, look outside and decide to head off. The one-minute walk to the bus might include a “Good Morning” or “Guhen Morher.”
I might pass someone walking their dog or out for a night time stroll.
Because of my job, I am up and ready to go before the sun rises. My job is usually done just as the day is starting.
Today I was able to put safety to the test. I now live in an apartment that is a ten-minute walk from the bus station. And a walk through a park at that.
This morning I woke up, and I wasn’t too concerned at first. I’ve caught the bus many times.
But then my nerves got the better of me. It’s dark outside, I’m a woman, I’m a little small.
My maps took me through little sidewalks, typically these are very pretty during the day but at night I decided to stick to the main road.
