On Sun, 08 Aug 2004 20:57:59 +0000, Steve Tustin
wrote:
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>We are both late 40's, prefer an apartment (or even B & B!) to hotels, like eating out at good local restuarants as opposed to posh places, like art/ theatre/architecture etc. but not drinking, like chatting and people watching, but not gossiping, we're not sporty types - if we ever feel like exercise we lie down until the feeling goes away!
Got it. But is there a question in that?
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>* If we go the see the opera or something, is it safe to get back to New Jersey at night?
I can't speak for how safe it is in Jersey City at night (I have at
least the vague impression that parts of it are kind of rough, but I
don't really know much about Jersey City), but the New York end
figures to be OK.
> Pardon my ignorance (fuelled mainly by TV!) but shouyld we avoid the trains/subway etc. after a certain time?
No.
>* Good genuine diners/local restaurants/someone mentioned a Cuban Cafe that was worth trying?
There are literally thousands of restaurants in New York. How would
you answer such a question in regard to London?
I suggest you do some searches on www.egullet.com and various other
food websites.
>* And any other hints/tips
Walk around a lot, even though you're "not sporty." Get a PATH
schedule. I agree that it's too bad you're not staying in New York. I
believe the PATH trains don't run as often as the subways late at
night - and you'll often have to wait for both. Unless you take a bus
from Port Authority. Again, those don't run as often late at night.
Cabs from Manhattan to New Jersey are likely to be prohibitive,
because I believe you have to pay double fare plus tolls.
Finally, have a wonderful time!
Michael
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