Spanish theory on parking

After a long day walking around the beautiful town of Toldeo - yes life is hard, I know - it is time for me to go to bed before another long day tomorrow and then my trip to SALZBURG!! I am a little excited, you may have guessed :)  I just wanted to share this little gem with you before going to bed.

I have observed many Spanish people attempting to park over the last few months and every time they have failed miserably.  I mean not much can be said for the general standards of parking in Harpenden (4x4 mums need to learn how to park their 4x4s!!) and having seen cars parked entirely on the pavement in Prague and in Munich, I know the Spanish are not the only ones with difficulties.  However the apparent theory behind parking here is just unbelievable.

The theory seems to be:

1) Find a space which my car may or may not fit into - we shall see.

2) Attempt reversing in at an impossible angle.

3) Reverse until you hit the car behind you, then you know you are far enough in.

4) To straighten up drive forward until you hit the car in front.

5) Leave car feeling satisfied at successful parking.

The number of times I have seen this happen is unbelievable.  The other option is taking 15 minutes wiggling into a spot, then give up and leave the car - still not in the space.

So there you have it, a little something which makes me laugh every day.  I have also noticed that a vast majority of cars here have dents/marks on the front and rear bumpers, most probably resulting from the above technique.

Night night