Brief Hiatus for Holiday
I’m going to NYC tonight. The ticket was $134.00 via Amtrak. I am bummed that I missed the coupon code from We’re In Debt. I saw it just a few days too late to get a discount.
It’s cheaper than flying since it’s a $25 cab ride into town from LGA, and I would have to deal with security lines. The train is most convenient and cheaper in that respect. The ticket prices are about the same.
I have pulled out $300 cash for the weekend, some of which has already been used up running errands, so I go off with about $260. The plan is to hit a few museums, go to yoga with a friend and just hangout, reading and knitting. Nothing crazy. No shows, no concerts, just some quality time with my girlfriends. It’s a little unplanned because my friend told me I should come up before she ends her lease soon and moves in with her boyfriend, which will make overnight stays more crowded. I realize there is no reason why I can’t spend more time with her. We always let too much time pass before we see one another.
I’ll be back on Tuesday. If I get near a PC, I’ll try to blog on Monday, but honestly, this trip is to get away and relax.
Liz wrote:
Have you tried the Chinatown bus? I have found it very comfortable, cheap and convenient.
Posted on 30-Jul-07 at 4:46 am | Permalink
mapgirl wrote:
Hi Liz,
I have taken the bus. Here are my thoughts:
1) Cheap. And you get what you pay for.
2) Often no bathroom. So you have to limit your liquid intake or wear Depends.
3) Schedule is often undependable.
4) If you take the late night bus, you may be left in a dangerously inconvenient spot. Say, a deserted Wall Street at 1am Saturday morning when it’s difficult to hail a cab.
5) Hard to get a seat back on Sunday afternoon because there are so many people trying to leave when you are.
Rather than spend 5-7 hours by bus, I decided to spend about 3.5 on the train with a toilet, free drinking water, and electrical outlet. To me, it was worth the extra $100 I am paying round-trip.
Posted on 30-Jul-07 at 8:09 am | Permalink