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Remember, kids, Ben Bernanke said taxpayer bailouts are not taxpayer bailouts at all. "It is akin to printing money," he said on national teevee. Keep that in mind. Ah the magic of central banking, it's almost like reading a Dean Koontz horror rag.
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May 22 (Bloomberg) -- Banks negotiating to reclaim stock warrants they granted in return for Troubled Asset Relief Program money may shortchange taxpayers by almost $10 billion if Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's first sale sets the pace, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
While 17 financial institutions have repaid TARP funds, only two have come to terms with the U.S. on the value of the rights to buy stock that taxpayers received for the risk of recapitalizing the industry. The first was Old National Bancorp in Evansville, Indiana, which gave the Treasury Department $1.2 million last week for warrants that may have been worth $5.81 million, according to the data.
If Geithner makes the same deal for all companies in the rescue program, lenders may walk away with 80 percent of profits taxpayers might have claimed.
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Under the Old National warrants formula, Bank of America Corp. would save $2.03 billion, followed by Wells Fargo & Co. at $1.48 billion and JPMorgan Chase & Co. at $1.46 billion. Morgan Stanley's benefit would be $983 million, Citigroup Inc.'s would come in at $965 million and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. would have $693 million, according to the data compiled by Bloomberg.


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The Third Plate is chef Dan Barber's extraordinary vision for a new future of American eating. After more than a decade spent investigating farming communities around the world in pursuit of singular flavor, Barber finally concluded that - for the sake of our food, our health, and the future of the land - America's cuisine required a radical transformation.
The revelations Barber shares in The Third Plate took root in his restaurant's kitchen. But his process of discovery took him far afield - to alternative systems of food production and cooking that maximize sustainability, nutrition, and flavor. Barber explores the traditional farming practices of the Spanish dehesa, a uniquely vibrant landscape that has been fine-tuned to produce the famed jamón ibérico. Along the Atlantic coast, he investigates the future of seafood through a revolutionary aquaculture operation and an ancient tuna fishing tradition. In upstate New York, Barber learns from a flourishing mixed-crop farm whose innovative organic practices have revived the land and resurrected an industry. And in Washington State he works with cutting-edge seedsmen developing new varieties of grain in collaboration with local bakers, millers, and malters. Drawing on the wisdom and experience of chefs and farmers from around the world, Barber proposes a new definition for ethical and delicious eating destined to refashion Americans' deepest beliefs about food.
Traditionally, Americans have dined on the "first plate", a classic meal centered on meat with few vegetables. Thanks to the burgeoning farm-to-table movement, many people have begun eating from the "second plate", the new ideal of organic, grass-fed meats and local vegetables. But neither model, Barber shows, supports the long-term productivity of the land. Instead, he calls for a "third plate", a new pattern of eating rooted in cooking with and celebrating the whole farm - an integrated system of vegetable, grain, and livestock production.
The Third Plate is truly a publishing event: a monumental work of personal insight and global analysis that definitively remakes the understanding of nutrition, agriculture, and taste for the 21st century. Barber charts a bright path forward for eaters and chefs alike, daring everyone to imagine a future for our national cuisine that is as sustainable as it is delicious.
©2014 Dan Barber (P)2014 Penguin Audio
"This is what a paradigm shift feels like."
Well researched and thoughtfully presented. This book is a blueprint for an intelligent food production discussion as we try to recover from consequences of current agriculture policy.
"Good Information - Well Told"
Know Your Food
I am so happy to read a book about food that starts with a discussion of the quality of the soil, the presence of indigenous plants, shrubs and trees as forage for animals, and the criteria of flavor as the most important quality of food. This is an important book and is also informative and entertaining.
I especially enjoyed his description of the Glass Onion cafe and its menu.
Not really since this is non-fiction. Must say that the degradation of American food sometimes makes me cry and any discussion of Round Up Ready seed always makes me cry. Barber discusses the age old tradition of seed saving and how important that is to the very essence of farming and what blasphemy it is for a chemical company to patent seeds that they couldn't possibly 'own'.
The chef/writer is probably not the best reader for this book. His narrations becomes a little dull at times whereas a professional could enliven the text more. Also, I wish non-fiction work such as this could come with a bibliography in pdf for download. Barber refers to many other books and articles; many of them I would like to read.
"Thought provoking"
Loved it. This book has made me rethink everything I eat and do. Enough story telling to keep you engagef
"I love this book."
I have listened to the Third Plate again and again. I hear something new each time.
Dan's visit to Spain has me planning and saving so I can make the trip!
This book and Dan's view has opened many doors and sparked ideas that I have acted upon. I consider myself a self educated foodie and Dan has given me inspreation and showed that there is so much more to learn. Dan, thanks for this book.
"What we'll be eating in 2025"
Good overview of what is next in the world of sustainable food. Also, a close look at how some very talented folks raise animals/grow food that tastes great, and improves the environment at the same time.
"I don't think I'm the intended market for the book"
There are some interesting aspects to the book, like learning about how cows can sense healthier grass, and the author's detailed explanations of how and why organic goods are tastier (something I never really believed, although I support organic/sustainable agriculture anyway).
The author. He tells personal stories along the way of finding answers to his questions.
I suppose. Kinda neutral on this one.
Not really. I believe the author is sincere in his quest, but not being a foodie, farmer, or even gardener, I found myself spacing out a lot of the time.
I read reviews that compared this book to Omnivore's Dilemma. It's an apt comparison, but I would add that if OD was the equivalent of a "Food 101" course, then Third Plate is like a senior seminar. It's quite a step up in terms of depth, in my opinion, and probably best for people with established deep interest in farming or cooking in gourmet restaurants. I'm sure it's an amazing book for it's target market, but I'm just casually trying to learn more about biology. The author is clearly very knowledgeable on the topic and I would encourage anyone that fits the above description to give this a read.
"Such a, surprise, really enjoyed this book"
This was a terrific book to listen to. As a food grower and a food eater and someone who's trying to live more consciously on this earth I learned a tremendous amount from the author. He goes into such depth and detail traveling all around the world providing history and depth of experience that made this a really enlightening listen. I would put this book at the top of any list of book on food and farming, maybe even the best so far. A terrific story teller with a tremendous depth of knowledge around food and soil and offering many directions for more sustainable eating
"My New Favorite Book!!"
I became interested in this book after watching a Ted Talk by Dan Barber talking about Foie Gras. In the talk as in this book he focuses on the interdependence of species with nature and the soil and the great tasting food.
I highly recommend.
The Ominvore's Dilemma
"Fantastic Journey beyond Farm to Table."
I really loved this book! Dan Barber gives a wonderful lesson not just about food but wear it comes from and how flovor has been lost but how we can find it again.
"Food in relationship to land and community."
Not only does the book bring forward a vision of relationship between land and food, it also demonstrates the interdependence of humans with how food is produced, prepared and consumed. One of the most hopefull environmentally focused books I have read.
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This question is here because of another question referencing "normal" Christian. I have waited and as yet no-one has asked it so I am asking is there such a thing? where does scripture address it?
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Probably not.
This most likely explains why there are so many different Christian denominations because they're not in agreement with (one) ideology that Christians should follow. There are different versions of the bible.
Supposedly there are 33000+ total "Christian" denominations in the worldwide. We also have various churches that are non-denominational whose members consider themselves to be Christians too. Who is to say what is "normal" Christian lifestyle?
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there is NO SUCH thing, the divisions of Christianity,those are the false churches of apostate men that did/do not understand scripture when it clearly says NO DIVISIONS in the Body of Christ. ALL must be one accord to be of Christ or it is anethma
Charlie, You're proving my point!
Each church believes (theirs) is "the way"!
Everyone else is "wrong" or "false".
Maybe Christians might be better off dropping the concept of church and deal directly with God as individuals.
DS- exactly what Christs plan is, its what scripture says and I have preached it for many years. but those with itching ears want to be scratched, not corrected. cant upset their ideas with truth, my goodness no
DS: JESUS (WORD) says "what a "normal" Christian is! Who cares? ONE Bible, ONE SPIRIT Who "tells us" ("leads & guides) what to do!
HE said "WAIT" for HELP! Who cares? Why there r "33000+!" MOST didn't "WAIT" & PROBLEM!
GOD'S WAYS are not as "man's" ways (Isaiah 55:8-9); therefore, what man perceives as "normal" (man-made traditions) Christians, is not GOD'S definition!
Are we not "followers of Christ" (I Corinthians 11:1)? IT IS WRITTEN! But who cares?
Who takes the time to "STUDY" what GOD expects of a "normal" Christian "in HIS Sight?" MOST go to church (a building) once or twice a week, listen to the preacher ("Most" unlearned liars), continue following "tradition," go to school and seminars who teach "twisted" doctrine and say "I know I have Jesus or the Holy Spirit for we have a "personal relationship!" Did Scripture not tell us to "STUDY" for ourselves" (II Timothy 2:15)? But who cares?
In order to be a "normal" Christian (in the Sight of GOD) we MUST do as WRITTEN in "chronological order" which is to live under the New Covenant or AFTER THE CROSS (Book of Acts)!
JESUS DIED for the New Covenant which provided the shedding of His Blood for the remission of our sins, to send HELP (Holy Spirit) so that we would be "WITH ONE ACCORD" (Check how many x's this is said in Acts!) and not with "different accords" and/or interpretations creating 33000+ denominations! But who cares?
HE asked us to "WAIT" (Acts 1:4) for HELP! But who cares? Until one does this, he IS NOT a "normal" Christian in the Sight of GOD! How else do you think you can be "WITH ONE ACCORD" and acquire the "mind of Christ" (Philippians 2:5-11)?
IF you have "WAITED," the Gospel of Christ will be perceived as "abnormal" to the world! It will not display "secular religion," "love" as defined by the world, the "teachings" by pastors, seminars and schools but what IS WRITTEN in the WORD of GOD!
When JESUS came, HE was called a "Blasphemer" (John 10:30-33), "ate and drink with sinners" (Mark 2:16), etc. In other words, HE did things that did not "appear" righteous (under the Law) unto man.
A "normal" Christian "follows Christ" and is acceptable in the Sight of GOD but actions "appear" "abnormal" in the sight of men!
JESUS warned HIS Followers (Disciples) what would happen when we followed HIM in John 15:18 which says "If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you." Therefore, I want to thank all of you Hubbers who don't want to hear TRUTH ("hate"), because you "confirm" that I follow Christ!
Isaiah 5:20-21 says "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil..."
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Romans 12:1-2, Let us not be conformed to this world.
A normal Christian is more an adverb than an adjective. Average Christians follow the group. Normal Christians live as best they can as Jesus would. We would say imitates Christ: Ephesians 5:1 "Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us[a] and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God."
In the world we would think of normal as being like everyone else. In His Kingdom we would think of normal as being like Christ. "Live a life filled with love". This certainly would be including rebuking your buddy if he acts outside of love. This certainly would mean not following blindly and not trying to be followed. A sharing of thought and belief.
Mindful of 2 Cor. 5:17 A normal Christian is one born anew.
So we ask ourselves if we want to be average or normal. And normal to a Christian is in Christ. We must dig deep and study and study and study. We must heartily engage with other Christians as an Ekklesia.
Here is the hard part. How can we be normal Christians to the world and normal Christians in Christ? It is impossible naturally.
But the good news is that acting in love with brethren works. Mark 10:27. We are told to act in Love as Jesus did. Love is not giving candy to a child who should not have it. Love is Brutal honesty.
So us poor Christians wanting to be normal we cannot follow man. If we are in Christ than normal is being in Christ and that don't fit well with others in a normal sense. You can sing, dance and pray with others but you can only follow Christ.
Personally I am a solitary guy. I can be social but would rather just hang out with God. So I have to push myself to be normal and love others and spread the love. Matt. 5: 14-16. Humility to God and love to thy neighbor. Matt 22:36-40.
So when my good Christian wife says "act normal" she does not want me to conform but rather to act like Christ.
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i knew you would jump on this. you do have some words right but what you espouse as love is not of Christ but of man. love is NOT acceptance love is standing on the word welcome or not. amazing you can say it but not followand do what you say
Excellent point. When I speak of love it is an indwelling possession of me. Not of me. Absolutely true. It is within from without. Love that I create is emotion. Love that the Spirit creates in me is different.
Eric: U use words "extravagantly" to gain "man's" acceptance ("Ekklesia" (Charlie), "Brutal honesty" (me)! Who do u think you're fooling? GOD? When will u GROW UP? GOD HATES a LIAR! HE "sees" your "heart!" You'd rather pls "man" than "GOD!"


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One of the most important one was to move any kind of frequently–changing files from the SSD to the normal (mechanical) drive that I installed as E: (D: is my DVD-writer).
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If you don't have Internet Explorer open, you can open the Control Panel from the Start Menu, then select Network and Internet, then Internet Options.
Either way opens the same Internet Options dialog box.
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Click on the Settings button. This will open the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings dialog box.
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Notice that I'm going to use my E: drive, which is a Hitachi 1 terabyte hard drive.
Notice the would–be helpful thing that's missing from the Browse for Folder dialog box. Microsoft uses (and reuses) this same code in multiple programs to allow you to pick a location.
Unfortunately, they don't allow you to create a location in the same dialog box. There's no button to create a new folder.
I wanted to store the Temporary Internet Files in a corresponding location to where they were stored on C:, so I created the directory Users, then subdirectory tas, then subdirectory AppData, Local, Microsoft, Windows, Temporary Internet Files.
Have you spotted my mistake yet? It's more evident in the next image…
I wanted to put the Temporary Internet Files at the end of that subdirectory chain, just as it was on C:
However, when I made the subdirectory Temporary Internet Files, that was one too many. I told Windows to move the subdirectory Temporary Internet Files from where it was on C: and move it into the subdirectory Temporary Internet Files on E:.
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Trees Cover Added To Crossroad Map
After a lot of work, main buildings are placed into the map and global layout is defined, so it's time now to improve the map's field of view with some nice eyes candies.
To do this, I going to use tree models I have recently re-worked and tweaked, and I added a bunch of them into the map in order to simulate a minimalistic forest vegetal covering.
By trimming visibility, this vegetation allows to improve strategy and discretion concerning the progression of the various fights, tasks and quests who can be played according to actions that the game engine could ask the player to complete.


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Hi everyone
Just wanted some input on a trip to Switzerland in May 2015.
I will be travelling with my elderly in-laws on our way to Italy to see relatives.
My Father-in-law is quite spritely and mobile, but my mother-in-law finds it hard to be on her feet too much after a broken ankle 2 years ago (they are in their 70s)
We have 3 nights 4 days between Basel and Chur (doing the Bernina to Tirano).
I was thinking Lucerne, my FIL loves boats after a life as a fisherman. I thought my MIL would love the views. A place where she can sit on a balcony and see all the beauty. My question is whether we would be better to be in a smaller lakeside village. Money isn't the only issue, but as our two children are with us (aged 8 & 9) we are a party of 6. Lakeside rooms in Lucerne are expensive. I wondered if Grindelwald would be better. Or whether we should stay in Brienz to have cheaper lakeside view. Or can anyone recommend a family run B&B anywhere in the region? I just don't want my MIL stuck in her room, so a smaller place might be easier for her to move around, chat to people, eat fondue? My MIL has never been overseas before, and this will probably be her one and only trip. We will be travelling by train so I have been looking at places where we don't have to change trains much. Thanks for reading,
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Hi Pocket,
This sounds like a lovely trip!
I wouldn't head to Grindelwald, especially in May. May is between seasons in the high Alps, and you will have neither flowers nor snow. In fact, some Swiss people call May "mud month." For that reason, a destination on a lake is a great idea. Plus, as you say, your FIL would prefer to be on a lake!
I would recommend Weggis or Brunnen, both on Lake Lucerne, both small and wonderful towns. Hotels with lakeview rooms are about 100 chf cheaper in Weggis than they are in Luzern!
Will you be in Basel first, going there directly upon arrival in Switzerland? You can get from Basel to Weggis in about 2h with 1, 2, or 3 changes of train. For instance, you can leave Basel SBB at 12.04, change in Luzern for a ship, and arrive in Weggis at 13.53. You can get the exact schedules at
I haven't ever stayed in Brienz, but have long wanted to. I don't think you could go wrong there -- the connection from Basel takes 2h22 with 1 change (Interlaken Ost).
Have fun as you plan!
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Thanks for your reply, swanda. Funnily enough, I had been looking at an apartment in a hotel in Weggis. Nice to know it's lovely. We end in Basel after 7 days cruising from Amsterdam. This is one of their bucket list things to do. I had no idea about mud!! Cheers for that. Will keep researching. P
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"the connection from Basel takes 2h22 with 1 change (Interlaken Ost)"
or 3 hrs 15 min if you travel via Bruenig Pass (with 1 change at Lucerne).
Lake Geneva (historic steamboats!), Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore have the mildest climate of all Swiss Lakes (in May).
Tons of panoramic places above these lakes, like Caux, Glion, Mont Pelerin, Jongny, Gandria, Ruvigliana, Carona, Pugerna, Cademario, Morcote, Brissago, Incella, Brenscino, Ronco s/Ascona, Ascona, Orselina, Piazzogna.....
Bernina Express from May 9th until October:
Chur dp 8.32 - Tirano ar 12.45
Davos Platz dp 9.53 - Tirano ar 13.26
Tirano dp 14.20 - Lugano ar 17.30
short cut to Milan: Tirano dp 13.10 - Milan ar 15.40
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The problem with some of those fab above the lake places is, there is nothing much TO DO EXCEPT stare at the lake and that gets old even if you are "in your 70's" which I AM.
You asked about Grindelwald and mud or no mud, flowers or no flowers the views there are also spectacular but it won't be of any lakes (unless I missed one while I was in Grindelwald last year.
The purpose of my response is caution that you be careful not to give up everything else for the sake of a lake view.
I'm surprised nobody has suggested Montreux with its palm trees and micro-climate although it can be pricey and perhaps is pricier than any of the other places mentioned thus far.
As to the Bernina, I assume you have looked at the Rhaetian rail site, if not, here is a link: https://www.rhb.ch/pl/home
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I've done several lake cruises with my 80-something Mom on her visits to Switzerland. Her favorites are lakes Zug, Lugano and Thun:
- Zug because it's a smaller lake, so the cruise doesn't take as long, the views are beautiful, and the lakefront of this small town is attractive with a prety park and lots of benches. An aviary gives the kids something to look at.
- Lugano because it's more Italian, the scenery is stunning, but not in the typical Swiss Alpine way. There's always Swiss Miniature to entertain kids. But it's definitely out of the way for the OP's trip.
- Thun because the dock is close to the train station and the scenery is gorgeous. Thun itself is fairly compact and easily explored, with a handsome castle. And the arcades offer protection from the rain if the weather isn't cooperative.
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My husband and I did the bernina a few years ago. Had no problem booking online. But we caught a train to Chur straight from Germany. We have never spent time in Switzerland. I really appreciate the input. Cheers P
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Another thought is Locarno on the Swiss part of Lake Maggiore. It's smaller than Lugano, with lots of hotels on the lake. It has boat trips on the lake to places like the beautifully landscaped Brissago or Borremean islands. And, from the middle of Locarno, you can take a funicular/gondola/ski lift combination up high above the lake, to the ski area of Cardada Cimetta. This is an easy way of getting high in the mountains with great views of the lake without much walking.
Con: not so many views of the Alps.
Near Montreux is the smaller pretty town of Vevey with the Train des Etoiles, the train of the stars, up to the lookout mountain Les Pléiades, with grand views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.
Depending on how bad your mother-in-law's ankle is, you might have to make a lot of adjustments, find wheel chairs, use taxis, etc. But this trip should make great memories for every one.
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The first time we took DDs (then 11 and 14) we did London and Paris in 2 weeks - and made sure they were heavily involved in picking out the sights to see.
Things they specially liked (but 11 and 14 girls are a lot different than 8 boy) were Covent Garden for the teen/tween shopping, Hampton court Palace (and all of the docents reenacting Tudor Time) as well as the obvious (Tower, British Museum) and in Paris the Cluny Musee (LOVED the unicorn tapestries) and the views from the Eiffel Tower (we had dinner there - but they are big fans of french food and used to lengthy meals - not sure about your kids).
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. We will be travelling by train so I have been looking at places where we don't have to change trains much.>
Just a note on trains and the Swiss Pass which given your wide-ranging train trips from one end of the country to the other take a good look at a Swiss Pass, which also 100% covers those lovely lake boats (try to get on a vintage real steam-powered boat - I think there are a few of these others may look like it but are not.
And the pass lets you hop on any train anytime (or boat or bus or postal bus, etc which are also usually fully covered.
Best for families is the free Family Pass that automatically comes with the pass (well you have to ask for it) where kinds under 16 travel free always.
Due to your parents problems with mobility I would also strongly advise first class train travel - second class ain't bad but can get crowded at times very crowded - first class will always IME have oodles of empty seats - easier to stow luggage on nearby empty seat, etc.
anyways for loads of great info on passes and other things like the Half-Fare Card, Swiss Card, Swiss Transfer ticket and Swiss rail travel in general I always recommend these IMO superb sites: www.swisstravelsystem.com; www.budgeteuropetravel.com and www.ricksteves.com.
Boat also have two classes and first class again is more relaxed and is on the open-air top deck at the rear of the boat (there are covered seats as well) and with a pass just flash it when the conductor comes around - no reservations needed.
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Instead of a hotel with a view of the lake in Luzern, what about one with a view of the river and bridges? I stayed at the Hotel des Alpes for what I considered a very affordable rate. It isn't perfect, and some Fodorites have not found it to their liking, but it met my needs quite well.
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The classic Lake Lucerne boat trip goes to Fluelen at the tip of teh fjord-like arm of the lake - from there you can quickly take the train back to Lucerne. Stop off at one of the cute lakeside towns for lunch or have lunch on the boat! Or bring a picnic and sit up top in the first-class section and dine with a wondrously appetizing view!
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You ask about Grindelwald - well the views of glacier-girdled soaring peaks from your hotel balcony are ubiquitous here - but if just going for one day and wanting to do a lake boat trip then you would not have time for both.
But you may consider if wanting a smaller lake side city consider Spiez, a small town overlooking Lake Thun with a boat dock for floats around that lake over which the Jungfrau Massif looms in all its majesty. Spiez also has the castle of your dreams hovering high above placid Lake Thun - Spiez is smack on main rail routes to Zurich-Germany-Austria.
Lucerne and its area are neat but you do not see the magnificent Alpine Switzerland perhaps etched in your minds' eyes there - only in places like Zermatt and the Interlaken-Jungfrau Region.
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I stayed in an apartment in Brienz several years ago for 10 nights. Have you considered an apartment? Many require a 5 night minimum, but May is "preseason", so they may be willing to negotiate. My apt had a balcony with Lakeview. Brienz has lovely wooden chalets climbing the hillside, a wood-carving school, the cogwheel train up to Brienzer Rothorn peak, the outdoor history museum/park, Ballenberg; is close to Interlaken with its "chocolate tour" and folklore dinners in certain hotels, close to Thun with its shopping and castle, has multiple boat cruises daily, is close to Meiringen with Sherlock Holmes Museum, and for the more fit, a climb up to Reichenbach Falls. You might investigate.
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NYTraveler, I think your response belonged on a different thread, probably this one:
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We come into your category of 'elderly'. We visited Lucerne and Locarno last year and fell in love with both. In both places we could walk easily to the lake or around the town, take a boat trip, or take a cable car to see fabulous views. In Locarno we stayed at the Hotel Geraino and choose a room with balcony overlooking the lake. This hotel is five minutes walk from the train station.
In Lucerne we can recommend Hotel des Alpes with a room overlooking the river. Again a short walk or a very quick taxi ride from the station.
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Is it difficult for your MIL to go up and down stairs? If so, be sure to inquire as to whether there are stairs and how many, in any small hotel or b and b. You may be better off with a hotel or an apartment building with an elevator.
Also, would she find it easy or difficult to get into and out of a bathtub. I have found that many tubs in Europe tend to be higher than in North America and they can be challenging to the able bodied. Some times having the option of a stall shower rather than a tub/shower combo can be better.
lake views are nice, but if its chilly or rainy a balcony is not useful. your mil will want to see something besides a lake all day long, so be sure that there is enough to do, wherever you stay.
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Oh for goodness' sakes, Pal. Have you forgotten about the Alpine peaks of Titlis, Pilatus, Rige, et al?
I know you prefer the views of the Jungfrau area, but really, you cannot claim that the only places to see the magnificent Alps are the Jungfrau region and Zermatt.
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Sorry, that should be "Rigi," not Rige.
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Nope - I lapsed in not mentioning Engelberg which is a Alpine wonderland - Pilatus is not - rather a solitary Alp.
But yes Engelberg is right up there with the others - thanks for the reminder.
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You can also easily involve a lake boat ride on lovely Lake Lucerne with a quick look at the dramatic high Alps at Engelberg - first take the boat to Stans (or some lakeside station on the Lucerne to Engleberg train.
Then hop the mountain train to Engelberg from which you can ascend Mt Titlis in all its glacier-girdled glory - when done for the day hop the train back to Lucerne (direct trains from Engelberg).
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The boat leaves Lucerne at 9.38 (on Sundays at 8.38 too) and goes up to Stansstad (45 min ride) where you will have to change to the Engelberg railway.
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Cheers everyone, you've given me lots of fresh perspectives. I'm now enjoying looking at all these places online. Truly, sometimes the planning is nearly as enjoyable as the actual journey.
(I did say nearly)
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OMG, I love planning my trips! (Not as much as the trips themselves, but I'm not so tired at the end of a day. ) Since you are finding enjoyment therein, let me note that the guidebooks I found most useful for this part of the world (I used six) were the Michelin Green Guide and The Rough Guide, with the Lonely Planet as a close 3rd. Enjoy!
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Mt Pilatus hovers high above Lucerne and though it is kind of an isolated Alp sans any of the expansive Alpine wonderland like in Engelberg, the Jungfrau Region or Zermatt it is still a thrilling trip to the summit and can involve a boat ride as well:
Take a boat to Alpnachstad where across from the boat dock is the depot for one of the world's most thrilling mountain railways - to Pilatus' Summit (Pilatus Kulm) - with its stirring vistas for miles and miles around. Then for vareity take a thrilling aerial cable way back to the other side to Krens, in suburban Lucerne (currently being rehabbed I hear but for how long I don't know) - Krens has buses back to Lucerne central.
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Hi guys. Looking at settling on Brienz. An easy day trip to Lucerne. A nice paddle steamer trip around Lake Brienzersee. Rothornbahn up the mountain for lunch. I think my MIL would be able to handle these. Now I am looking at restaurants/cafes. Fondue!!!
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FWIW, I was surprised by how much up and down there was in Brienz, and how little there seemed to do in the town itself. It is beautiful, but I'm not sure it has the advantages that your family would want for a stay of several days. JMO.
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I disagree, for all the daytrips listed above, using Brienz as a home base. The kids would enjoy Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg too, though it may prove too much walking on uneven, rugged surfaces for MIL. Its true that the old wooden chalets climb steeply up the hillside, but main street (Hauptstrasse), after the initial bit of uphill slope from the train/bus/boatdock stretches flat for almost a mile. And in the opposite direction, a flat flat paved path stretches right along the lakeshore past a swimming beach(May would likely be too early to swim)and camping grounds for quite a while. Hotel de la Gare has many room options. Its true, nightlife is lacking, but the the OP is not a college partied either. BTW, Pocket, another daytrip is the Aareschlucht ( a narrow gorge that you can walk from end to end...quite narrow at times) The kids may find it cool.
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Yet another 'senior' highlight would be Giessbach Falls right across the lake. I never ate at the Grand Giessbach Hotel (?Viktoria), but other seniors have raved about lunch with views in the old hotel. P.S. I really liked the steep trip/track up to the Rothorn!
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I was looking at Weisses Kreuz Hotel, as it is right at train station, ferry dock, and backs onto Rothorn. I think my MIL will be unable to just hop on and off trains and do much at all. But if she can walk to dock out front (I think) of hotel, she would love visiting all the villages by boat. If she feels up to it we can get off and have lunch if not we can just enjoy the sights. Being from Western Australia, mountains are something that gob smacks us into silence. Lakes as well.
Snow too. We live on the edge of a flat desert. (very beautiful beaches etc but almost the polar opposite of Switzerland, scenery wise). That would almost be enough for her to do in one day.
Also if we can walk out the front to train, an easy ride into Lucerne (I think she will enjoy the trains as a way to see the scenery without walking). Lunch, maybe walk across covered bridge. that will be enough for her too. My husband and I can zip off anywhere with the kids if we want, but I just want my MIL to have some enjoyable well paced days. She is the crux of our happy travels. If I can get her to the Rothorn, that would be a whole day activity, up for lunch at top. All that is worrying me is if the hotel has too many internal stairs. Their website seems to be all in swiss?german ?? and I cant tell. Someone did mention above that the small quaint hotels might have this prob !!
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Received a reply back from hotel. They have an elevator. All seems good. Thanks for everyone help P
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The Rothornbahn starts up again on 10 May next year. Hopefully, your travel dates are after that?
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And, you can read all about Hotel Weisses Kreuz, in English, using the engine www.booking.com and entering your town choice. It is indeed across from the back of the small train station, and set back less than a block from the lake itself.
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Yes Mokka ... 14th-17th May, just scrape in !!!
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Geissbach Falls might be enjoyed by the younger ones, too -- there's a place where you can walk under the falls.
Good news about the elevator -- sounds like you've found a place that meets your needs very well. Enjoy!
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Ah-oh Pocket...gave you some bad info. The Rothornbahn begins PARTIAL service to the half-way point of Planalp only on May 9/10. Full service to the top begins on June 6. There IS a casual restaurant at Planalp where lunch can be taken, but I did not stop there. Cost for this trip is 55 CHF roundtrip per adult, 27 CHF for children, assuming no railpass.
Another easily accessed panoramic viewpoint of the Berner Alps is HarderKulm at 4337 ft, accessed in Interlaken Ost. There is a new "2 Lakes Bridge" for spectacular views, which I have not yet experienced. IT opened 18 April this year, so is likely to be open by mid-April next year as well. Cost 28 CHF roundtrip per person.
While this is by no means the highly touted trip up to the Jungfrau or Matterhorn, it is a much gentler access for less mobile folk, much cheaper, and still awesome to behold. A final area option is the Stanserhorn, at 5555ft. Accessed on the first part by a Nostalgic incline, then a fascinating gondola with an open air viewing platform on top (the Cambrio).
This being a bit more spectacular, price is 74 CHF per adult. The walk to the mountain lift is level and about 10 minutes. There are nice circular, paved walking paths at the top, and, if I recall correctly, a revolving, though self-serve resto at the top. If MIL was up to a bit more, this would be MY first choice. The tie of Stans is cute too. Check rail connections from Brienz at www.rail.ch
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That should be the "town" of Stans...and I mention this mountain trip because it, too, begins season in mis- April.
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Thanks for looking into that Mokka. I just read the web site (more properly) (excuse grammar) and you're right. BUT you have to roll with it. My MIL will prob find a 30 min journey more to her taste (not really fond of heights) and looking at the time table we can get there by 11:15, and leave at 1pm .... I can have her settled with a cuppa by 2pm, and my husband and I will still have most of the afternoon to explore while she rests. It's always glass half full !!
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... and don't forget the historic Niesen cablecar which usually begins to run end April
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I took the steam train up the Rothorn and then walked back down on gently descending zigzagging paths - easy enough for any reasonably fit person - the lake in full view as well the the glacier-girdled Jungfrau Massif the whole way.
Brienz is nice but it cannot compare to the likes of Grindelwald, Wengen, etc in being practically eyeball to eyeball with soaring peaks - a whole different scene here - mainly the lake - if you've been to Grindelwald, etc then Brienz would make a nice low-key (for the area) place but it will not fulfill the Alpine Wonderland as will Grindelwald and Wengen where just sitting on your hotel balcony is a treat with the soaring peaks in full view.
First time to Switzerland - IMO head for the hills - Brienz is nice but not nearly as awesome as the Grindelwald area. Again Brienz is a lovely town known for its wood cutting like seen on its wooden houses and there are a plethora of esy day trips - varied ones - that are a short train or postal bus ride away - Ballenberg Open-Air Museum; Meiringen; Reichenbach Falls; boat rides; The Glacier Gorge at Innerkirchen, etc.
But I've easily done all those as day trips from Interlaken - taking a boat from Interlaken-Ost train station to Brienz or train to Meiringen, etc. by train Brienz is just a few minutes from Interlaken - Grindelwald is just about 20 minutes from Interlaken so all those things in the Brienz area are easily accessible from Grindelwald too.
Just my opinion and everyone has their own take - I respect mokka4 a whole lot from previous posts and who is to say who is right and wrong when in fact you cannot go wrong with either place - just that I find the Jungfrau Region far more awesome than the Brienz region and if going to the area and never going to a Grindelwald, the Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, etc would be missing out on the dramatic Alpine Switzerland picture etched in most folks' minds but which will not be fulfilled in the Brienz area, nice as it is.
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I do get your point Pal, you make a great case. Grindelwald is just over an hour (by my schedule) from Brienz. It's my first escape off the leash jaunt. All good P
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Yes, it really is a matter of taste. I haven't visited Brienz, but the mountains-spilling-into-lakes scenery of Weggis (on Lake Lucerne) beat Grindelwald by a large margin for me. So do the green hills around Gstaad.
So, I think your choice, Pocket, is a good one. I think the scenery will be astounding for you, and yes, you are close enough to get to the Jungfrau peaks easily. Good choice.
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All: My suggestions are specifically geared to this person(MIL) with limited mobility or endurance issues. Brienz/Rothorn/Harder Kulm are not "creme de la creme tier", but are still spectacular, especially for those with limitations in terms of mobility. IME, if it takes all one's energy just to get to the starting point, the trip becomes tiresome and regrettable.
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All booked and sorted. Thanks for all input. I love Fodorites. And what the hell. If I miss seeing something, damn it. I just have to come back!!
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Brienz as places in Europe go is tops in scenic views, utility of transportation getting there, nice easy jaunts to nearby places and and easy to get to the real Alps in your mind in the Grindelwald-Lauterbrunnen-Wengen-Murren area.
You will love the lake views in this rather sedate place compared to more hectic places like Grindelwald with all the hikers and skiers coming thru making it a much busier place. Though the sidewalks may roll up at sunset there many folks will call that a plus (I'm not sure they do but it looks like that kind of place).
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My Father-in-law is quite spritely and mobile, but my mother-in-law finds it hard to be on her feet too much after a broken ankle 2 years ago (they are in their 70s).
ever think of taking a wheel chair - trains especially have special accommodations for them as you can fold them up once on board and stow in the large luggage racks near the doorways.
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Our first city we will be visiting (tourist wise) is Amsterdam. I will assess her mobility there. The river cruise will also be interesting!! But these are her choices of holiday. The Swiss stopover was my idea. So as DIL I wanted to plan it well. Does anyone have any idea how you would organise one mid trip??
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Being physically challenged could mean it is actually easier for them up in the hills in say Grindelwald or Wengen as you literally do not have to walk much to get to the maze-like system of mountain trains, aerial gondolas, etc going everywhere - I'd say in Brienz you may have to walk as much as up in the hills.
and again that is the awesome Switzerland most folks dream of which will not be fulfilled in a lakeside town, nice as they can be. Go for the gold I say on the trip of a lifetime.
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Was your question: how to arrange a wheelchair midtrip?
Searching multiple forums, I found no good answer
it seems not nearly so common to rent a WC in Switzerland. Most promobility sites are geared to citizens inside the country. The handicapped travel sites arrange your whole trip, etc. SBB helps with train and ship travel. You might get somewhere by contacting Brienz's TI...If you purchase and take a collapsible W/C, it looks like most lightweight ones weigh at least 25#.... Good luck!
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Thank you for looking into that mokka.
We will have to just see how she goes.
I did think a wheelchair might be handy in an airport situation. Can you ask the flight attendants to have one organised for when you disembark??
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Most definitely. Call the airlines that you are using. They will generally meet you at the gate with a chair or motorized cart.
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On my mom's last few flights to Europe, she had wheelchair service. But it was always booked in advance when she bought her ticket, not a request made to the FAs while en route.
The wheelchair service was very helpful, esp for what would have been a long walk to passport control after disembarking.
If you are still trying to find a wheelchair rental in Switzerland, I can ask Medical Services at work -- they will know how to get one.
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I think Swiss Railways also has wheelcairs at some stations if arranged in advance and a station like Zurich could mean a long long walk. Maybe not but ask anyway.
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Cheers guys, as usual I'm blown away by how thoughtful and helpful you guys are. Have contacted airlines, particularly for Heathrow arrival.
Cheers, pocket
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Sounds like you ma-in-law will be on a roll from the get go in London!
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Not a virgin from New York but my first visit!
Has anyone got any great tips, do's and don'ts?
Am feeling a bit nervous about trip and don't want to upset the natives.
On top of the fare plus tolls you would need to tip.
It might be cheaper to take public transportation even though you will be knackered and lugging baggage. Air Train pros and cons and general info here.
AirTrain website here.
Thanks for all advice and tips.
We paid $45 plus tolls which came to $51 plus tip each way - it is the same price from JFK to wherever you go in Manhattan.
We had no problem in getting a cab.
I would book your seats as far forward as possible on the flight so that you have a reasonable chance of being somewhere in the middle of the immigration queue rather than the back (Speaks from experience)
For trips between (to and from) Manhattan and JFK International Airport, the flat fare is $52.00 plus any tolls using Rate Code 2 on the meter. A NY State Tax Surcharge of $.50 will be added to each trip.
cost double the normal fare
What is the usual fare - the hotel is about 15 miles apparently?
What you will need is a taxi van rather than a standard taxi but these are available at JFK, you need to look for "ground transportation". Would not think you need to pre-book as there are also taxi dispatchers who organize the taxis.
You will not see a sign saying "Toilets" anywhere; they are called "Restrooms".
(BTW if you happen to bank with Barclays you can use the Bank of America ATM machines without incurring a whole load of extra charges as they are linked)
One more thing; if you take a debit card with you do tell the card provider beforehand so they can set the appropriate marker on it, failure to do so could see the debit card being stopped.
theres loads of cabs outside,you may need a people carier type tho. we went last year and a cabbie asked us if we wanted a ride,he took us to the car park and we got in a very swanky car. cost double the normal fare as it was a "luxury car". does your hotel offer a transfer service?
times square a night is a great expierience. theres the huge toys r us and Disney,all super low prices compared with here.
buy all your american brand cosmetics on the way out at duty free,clinique is well cheap.
also if you are buying loads to take back your luggage will be weighed in pounds not kilos.
Flying into JFK. Am prepared for the wait but after a seven hour flight not looking forward to it.
Think will leave the phone at home and perhaps just take mine for emergencies as it is not a smartphone. I hardly ever use it anyway
as I have few friends
Will I have to prebook a taxi bearing in mind there will be three of us with at least three suitcases and two lots of handbaggage?
Which airport are you flying into?. At JFK you may well be herded about or shouted at.
Newark's lines tend to be a bit shorter as they have more immigration staff on duty. You will all be fingerprinted and photographed on arrival into the US - this is what the Americans do these days. This is also why I suggested you tell your son beforehand so you are not surprised.
No chip and pin machines in NYC - all credit card purchases are signed for. This is also why photo id is requested beforehand - to try and cut down on such fraud.
American banking is not as sophisticated as the UK system; I know of the cards that have been suggested but have never used one there. I tend to use cash and credit cards instead.
Visa pre-paid cards are expensive in terms of fees so would avoid. The ones I have seen for sale in Sainsburys are particularly expensive and only are for a small sum.
If you have a photocard driving licence bring that. It is handy for photo id purposes.
Your son may well have to do without his Iphone for a few days, the rates for such usage is astronomical. Also his IPhone may not work in the US anyway even with a new SIM (incompatible phone systems). I would therefore ask him to leave his IPhone at home; he is on holiday with his parents after all and so can live without it for a few days!.
A mobile phone is only useful to check if the taxi driver is in arrivals on return to the UK (this is the only time we use a phone on holiday). We buy an international prepaid phonecard from Walgreens (big pharmacy chain) if you want to call the UK. $20 for at least 4 hours of talk time is a bargain!.
We've always waited between 2 and 3 hours at JFK, bit less at Newark.
We queued for about 2 hours last year.
That would be a prepaid visa 'gift card'. They are accepted wherever you see the visa sign. They are all signature cards afaik. You will need some sort of photo ID with a signature included if anyone asks you for proof of identity when you use one.
You can reload them. You can register the card and report if it disappears -- keep the phone number and card number separate from the card so you will have it if you need it.
Tips on buying a SIM card. They are not cheap.
Advice from the British Embassy -- see esp the instruction on the ESTA requirement if you are travelling under the visa waiver programme.
ESTA website.
Another question - sorry!
Realise immigration at airport will probably be lengthy (fingerprinted ) - how long is the "average" time to get through do you think?
Someone suggested getting a money "passport" and paying for everything on that. You load your dollars on and it's either visa or mastercard and apparently loads of places take them that take visa etc. Has anyone used one? A lady in money exchange here said that they don't have chip n pin over there (?) so you sign for everything which can get a bit dodgy - but are the money passports chip n pin?
Thought about taking one and some cash for drinks and tips etc. Plus credit card for emergencies.
Checked with our mobile provider here and the USA roaming rates are astronomical
a rip off. DH and I probably won't take a phone as it won't bother us but DS will think his arm has been cut off without his iphone. Guy in phone shop suggested taking a phone and just buying a SIM card over there and using it as pay as you go just for sending txts etc. It's the internet that costs the most - about £3 per mb and as DS uses about 100 week so that's totally out of the question! I suppose you could disable the internet and just use wifi that's available - bit rubbish with all this techno stuff.
Great tips - thanks everyone!
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Go out to Brighton Beach for 'neighborhood' atmosphere of the recent immigrant variety (very Russian/Ukrainian).
People who work in service occupations in the US are taxed not just on their official income. The Internal Revenue Service estimates their tip income and demands that estimate be paid. They base their estimate at a rate of about 20%. If you tip less you are actually costing the taxi driver or waiter.
International phonecard is a very good idea. You can buy minutes online too - look at celtictel . com for instance.
Photo ID very important also.
Don't buy DVDs as they are not compatible with European/British players.
Re Statue of Liberty, an official reopening date has still not been announced.
(It can be a right pain to visit this anyway due to all the security restrictions that you undergo to get onto Liberty Island).
Let your son know that he will be fingerprinted and photographed at immigration on arrival into the US (as will you).
The TKTS ticketbooth in Times Square sells cheap Broadway tickets.
If you have a photocard driving licence bring that along with you as you may well be asked for photo id when paying by credit card. Infact in NYC that is pretty much a given.
Do not forget to tell your credit card provider that you are going to the US as not doing so may get your credit card stopped.
Buy an international phonecard in Walgreens if you wish to make calls to the UK (a lot cheaper than either using mobile phone or hotel rates and you receive hours of talk time).
This may or may not apply but bear in mind as well that many Wii games are not compatible with our UK system. Always check before purchase.
Try and get some sleep on the return flight.
Another vote for the High Line. Just perfect.
Ahh - the Rockerfeller Center - should have realised! Yes, this looks good - definitely one for the list.
911 Memorial comes under one of the ferry rides on the new York pass. It comes with it's own guide - well worth it. They also take you to Wall Street and the chapel where the services made a station out of. Well worth it IMO.
Cab drivers have a payment screen in the back now, which is useful if you want to pay by credit card. The default tip options are 20%, 25% and 30%! Some of them will actually tell you off if you fail to tip them enough too. Even if they went the wrong way, got stopped by the police for speeding, or had no back window.
Can you tell I prefer the subway?
Ooh I loved New York, was amazed at how friendly and helpful everyone was! and it's dead easy to find your way around because all the streets are on a grid system.
Worth every penny/cent.
October will be a lovely time to go, you should be able to get some good shopping done too, in time for Christmas.
Tipping is expected everywhere and I have no problem with this is the US, you just factor it in when deciding where you want to go. I haven't been for a couple of years now so don't know what the sales tax is now but when eating out we used to just give double what the tax was which helpfully worked out on the bottom of the receipts, worked out at about 16%. When ordering drinks it is expected that you tip the bar staff. Cab drivers also, tend to round up to nearest convenient figure.
Blimey, thanks for all your advice!
We are going half term week - 27th Oct for a week. Me, DH and DS16. Have just ordered the New York passes and have arranged for them to come here so we can plan 6 day's worth of trips and perhaps decide the night before which "day" we will do.
We want to do all the usual touristy things ESB, Statue of Liberty (thinks it's due to reopen in October) Ellis Island, Staten Island, Central Park etc. Also seen some good boat trips and perhaps the bus night tour. Never heard of Top of the Rock? Would like to go to the 9/11 memorial but not sure. Definitely going to a Broadway show - probably Mama Mia.
Do you just tip in cafes/restaurants, cab drivers etc? Don't want to offend anybody.
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My beautiful, cloudy morning had started with a fresh, hot timed shower in my residence hall (no kidding, the showers in my hall have a timer that runs for about 30 seconds and I have to keep pressing it….). As I waited for the red double decker, two of them simply passed me. The morning rush had overtaken the buses as they could not transport any more passengers. I finally was able to catch the packed 253 to Euston Station. I am surprised how well I have adjusted, and so quickly. Since freshman year, I have always wanted to live here and experience the melting pot.
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October flew by with lectures and course work and it feels like I have been here at University College London for a long time. Modules or classes are set up in a way that you have two-hour lecture sessions in an auditorium that is mostly crammed full of people. Attendance is compulsory and there is a sign-in sheet. Two weeks ago we had an in-class test where I sat elbow to elbow next to students.
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Meanwhile, I have also been exploring London. This past weekend I went to a Korean restaurant where I had a dish called Tofu Bibbimbap. Yesterday, I went to Oxford Street, which is quite famous for shopping and Christmas lighting during the fall season. I also finally saw the Tower, Millennium, and London Bridge. The past weekend was Bonfire Night. This is a commemoration to celebrate the failure to destruct the House of Lords (Parliament of the UK) with fireworks. There were extravagant fireworks shows this past weekend all around London. I also can say that I have finally visited platform 9 ¾ (think Harry Potter) in Kings Cross station nearby. So far it's been a blast trying to balance London life as well as my academic one… I am also looking forward to this weekend when I have some time to travel outside of London.
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I recently visited Cambridge University, which has a beautiful campus town surrounded by shops and restaurants. I couldn't go inside any of the buildings since they are closed to the public, but I visited the King's College Chapel, which is gorgeous.
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New North Harbour Club General Manager Courtney Jackson caught up with Bridget Costello, one of the hugely talented 2013 AIMES Awards recipients to check in during a fleeting Visa visit back to New Zealand.
Bridget won the Bruce Mason Centre sponsored AIMES Art Award in 2013, awarding her $10,000. Her studies are extensive, finishing Rangitoto College in 2007 followed by a Bachelor of Music at Victoria University in Wellington and a Postgraduate Diploma in Performance. The talented North Shore local is now well on her way to setting up a base in the UK with a professional three month contract in Norfolk working with the cast of 'Spectacular' after studying in London for a year.
Bridget and Courtney met up at local Jam Cafe in Takapuna to catch up on what she has been up to since winning the AIMES Award.
COURTNEY JACKSON: You're on a very quick stop back in New Zealand – what have you done since winning your AIMES Award in 2013? How did you use the money?
BRIDGET COSTELLO: I have just graduated from The Royal Academy of Music with a Postgrad Diploma in Musical Theatre (Distinction) in London and have just returned to obtain my working visa before I head back to the UK next week. It really is just a whirlwind stop as I need to get back to London and set up a base before my contract commences in early October. As for the grant, I had planned out every detail of what I was going to use it for – I had worked out the set amount required to set up in London and pay tuition fees. Winning the Award helped tremendously and allowed me to cover these costs, enabling me to take up the opportunity – one of the greatest experiences of my life.
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CJ: What are your plans for the future? You grew up on the North Shore - do you see yourself back in New Zealand?
BC: The exciting thing about the work I do is who knows what I'll be doing in six months time – I'm completely open to new opportunities of touring or staying put in London for now. It's exciting to not know exactly what's next! Looking further down the track, I'd love to set up a tutoring program or something to assist young New Zealanders wanting to pursue musical theatre. I grew up close to the water and love the North Shore – I miss it every time I come back here.
CJ: What would you say to others thinking of applying for an AIMES Award in the future?
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UHD 6$ each:
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T2 Trainspotting
Ghost in the shell
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Boss Baby
Also looking for Random UHD code's I don't have.
T2 and Ghost in the Shell will only get you the standard HD version.
Use this as your guide:
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- You will be able to redeem the code only if you have a GTX 1080 or GTX 1080ti installed on your system. There is no bypass known to that hardware DRM yet.
- It's a global key so you can upgrade it to deluxe edition through battle.net.
Got it during E3 but I don't have a US account. Paypal F/F or Amazon Gift cards
That spreadsheet says both will redeem in UHD. just at certain places and may not port.
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FYI, just because the code comes from a UHD movie, it doesn't mean it actually redeems in UHD in Vudu, or other service.
T2 and Ghost in the Shell will only get you the standard HD version.
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That spreadsheet says both will redeem in UHD. just at certain places and may not port.
Yeah, T2 will redeem UHD only via Sony which means it's only playable through their app currently. (I think only the TVs have this app, maybe their player?)
Ghost in the Shell will get you the UHD version on Vudu, it just doesn't give you a UHD UV license so other services or shared accounts won't get the UHD version.
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Fire Emblem Game Boy advance cart only $30
Gundam Thunderbolt December Sky Complete Blu-Ray (Limited Edition) $140
I know its pricey, but after RightStuf sold out I had to import it, and that's my break even number. Comes with the outer cardboard package and the inner set has never been removed from the plastic sleeve.
Gundam Wing Complete Series (DVD) $100
I'm selling because the blu rays are coming out eventually, and probably soon. Don't want you to feel ripped off if you buy now and didn't know about that. Comes with the outer slipcover as the Complete Operations set.
Witch Hunter Robin complete Series $30 - Artbox with individual volumes
Hellsing (Original Anime) complete series $30 - Artbox with individual volumes
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Completes Series (New series) Blu-ray 5 part set $100
Humble Telltale Bundle Parts
Walking Dead Season 1 $2
Minecraft Story Mode $5 and Minecraft Adventure Pass $5, or buy the pair for $8
Discount code for 50% off Walking Dead: New Frontier- just PM me
Torment: Tides of Numenera Steam $15
Wasteland 2 Directors Cut Steam $5
Shadowrun Dragonfall Steam $5
UnderRail Steam $5
Mr. Robot Season 2
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Ben-Hur (currently shipping from Best Buy, so it will be a couple days until code is available)
Fast and Furious Movies 1-7 $16[ Digital HD or iTunes; Alternatively, I am willing to sell for $3 each, as they are individual codes.
Manchurian Candidate (2204/Denzel Washington version)
House of Cards Season 3 UV
The Last Ship UV
Powers Season 1 UV
Arrow Season 4 UV
Black Sails Season 3 UV
John Wick
Robocop (2014) UV
Sicario iTunes or UV
I'll See you in my Dreams UV and iTunes
Rock the Kasbah UV and iTunes
While We're Young UV
Burnt UV
Chi-Raq UV
Maggie UV
Touched with Fire UV
Hannibal Season 3 UV
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