5-6-09
One of the hardest adjustments i've had, besides the lack of water fountains and the fact that beer is cheaper than water, is the transportation system. Figuring out where to get off the bus, which bus to ride, and everything was quite overwhelming the first couple days. But after getting on my bus heading in the wrong direction for about 20 minutes, I started to get the hang of it.
i found walking around the city to be very helpful. learning the street names or stop names has helped because learning where you are based solely on the stores around doesn't necessarily work here. there are at least two or three of every store!
All the times i just started walking and didn't really know where i was going have led me to on memorable adventures and fun times. on sunday, Caitlyn, Andrew, and I set out to find the rock climbing gym called Bronx Rocks. we knew the train number, the stop we had to get off at and the street names we needed to follow. With a hand drawn map and our packs on our back, we got off the train and found our selves in what looked like the middle of know where, but we saw the street name we needed and just started walking. After about 10-15 minutes of walking we found the place! It was so kool. They had indoor and outdoor rock climbing, bouldering, and slacklining. After lots of silly photos and climbing till we dropped, we headed back to town.
Rock on!
Stephanie
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