Manhattan

October, 2010

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It was actually pretty exhilerating to be on a subway heading for the home turf of the Staten Island Ferry and not being absolutely certain that we were on the right train or going in the right direction! I mean, we had a good idea, but it's not like were following a tour guide. My philosophy when sightseeing and spelunking is to have conducted some research ahead of time, and to ask somebody for direction when you know you are close.

My research consists of entering the city on Google Maps and producing a few schematics - printed evidence of having zoomed in both directions - and bringing them with me. Then, when I am there, I query someone who is in a position to safely and reasonably point me in the right direction. Done deal. GPS devices need not apply.

So as we were swiftly moving towards our destination, the possibility manifested that our train was Brooklyn bound. I don't recall why this was perceived as adverse information, but it didn't phase me. If we were taken further than we were expecting to go, we'll just go back.... all part of the adventure! And as you can see from the picture, we did make it there, because Bowling Green is pretty much around the corner from the dock!