Only in Europe...

Every time I set foot on a new country, it always feels like a new world to me. I feel like an excited kid entering a massive candy store - everything looks so shiny and new to my foreign eyes. My head would literally move around, my eyes can't contain how much there is to see! I don't even know exactly where to lay my eyes upon. There are just so many things to look at - from the architecture of the buildings, the streets, the pavements even the people just strolling around.

Here are a few things that my wandering eyes didn't fail to notice while I was travelling around Europe. Please excuse my ignorance if some of these are not really unusual, but I find these interesting and something that I have only seen in Europe.

Only in Europe....

1. Have I seen interesting traffic signals.

Pedestrian Signs In Paris.
The Red Man holds his hands on his hips to tell you to Stop Crossing.

In Paris. I think it's a stop signal?

In Pisa, Not only they have a Green and Red Man for Pedestrian signal,
they have an Orange Man too.

In Amsterdam. A dedicated Bike traffic signal.

2. Have I seen how unusual they park their cars in Paris and Italy.

Too close!

That white car is not making a turn. It is parked.

3. Have I got confused with some of the signs.

Inside the Eiffel Tower, Paris. Male of Female?

In Paris. It looks like "No holding hands with child in public" to me!
It must be 'No Crossing'.

In Amsterdam. I'm pretty sure the 'No Parking' sign is for the boats.

In Barcelona. No running away together? I think it means "School Zone"?

In Barcelona.
No Faucet? No Swimming, You can get hit by lightning. Definitely No Fish and Turtle to catch in here.

They call it "WiPi" in Pisa.

4. Have I seen tiny gasoline stations on the streets.

Paris

5. Have I been inside claustrophobic elevators!

In Barcelona, Three's a crowd.

In Florence

6. Have I seen a negative floor.

In Barcelona

7. Have I seen the "M" sign for McDonald's in Paris are actually painted white.

Rumour has it that the 'M' sign for McDonald's is painted white so it can blend to the white theme of Parisian stores. With the city being known for its sophisticated sense of style, it seems to be true.