That said, I was suppose to drive up with a friend this past weekend with clothes, shoes, bags & other goodies but my friend got sick & I wasn't comfortable driving that length by myself (although I've driven further before... another story for another time). So, I'm heading up now with two rather large suitcases, a backpack & a tote. Being cheap and poorish as I am, I'm taking advantage of both the DC and NYC public transportation, especially the bus.
Here in DC, I can take the 96 bus a block away and arrive across from Union Station in a matter of, oh, 40 minutes. Yeah, yeah, I could have taken my building's shuttle to the Metro and then took that but that's a lot of walking with serious luggage. Plus, the bus is only
In NYC, it's a little bit trickier. I'm hoping to catch the 34A-SBS at Broadway & 34th and take that all the way to my aunt's place near 23rd & 2nd. The only thing is the luggage. I'll be at the first stop in DC for the 96 but in NY, I'm getting on in one of the busiest parts of Manhattan. And people aren't too friendly with a giant suitcase invading their precious bus space. I praying for an empty-ish bus. And that I get the correct one. Last time, I mistakenly took the regular 34 bus and ended up walking down 10 blocks on 1st Ave after realizing my mistake. Bonus of taking the bus... it's $2.25.
I'm going to miss DC bus prices. As well as the Metro's cleanliness.
Anyways, I'm off! Considering I didn't sleep last night, I expect to take a long nap on the bus ride up. Hopefully, I'll get a good seat neighbor.
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