Or more specifically, Brooklyn. Spent a wonderful weekend up in the Big Apple, visiting a good friend of mine who works for OUP. When she comes and visits me, she usually takes the train, BUT, since I was leaving straight from work, I drove. Oh poor poor decisions.
For one, I sat in traffic for an HOUR trying to get out of Philly. I moved 10 miles. Do the math. Secondly, tolls will rape your wallet dry. D-R-Y. Bah.
My big issue, however, is WHY does it cost MORE to get OUT of NY that it does to get INTO NY. Seriously...what is that about? Tolls should be the same price both directions. Bah. "Come in, come in...only $8!" (Which is still outrageous.) "Don't leave! We will charge you $11 as punishment! BWAAHAHAHA!" No me gusta.
Anyway, besides the tolls, Brooklyn was pretty cool. I hadn't really gotten a chance to explore like I wanted to, but I did this time. We went and walked all around the Bay Ridge burb, and also went to a very cool party in Carroll Gardens. The party was pretty fantastic, and I had a very good time.
I do have a new appreciation for timetables and trains though. Philly, for the most part, tends to be on time. Or in the general vicinity. The subway? Free for all as far as time goes. Makes me love my R5! :-)
Anyway, thanks to my friend for a great weekend! And hi to all the new people I met!
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