Picture of the day - a sculpture I call "Nose to the grindstone" something we are not definitely doing today!!Most folks are quickly finding that the cheapest, not the easiest in some cases ans definitely the not the most convenient way of getting around is the transit system. When we started coming here 15 years ago only the brave tried the buses. Most people were put off by the brightly painted people laden buses that ran like bats out of hell. They still run like bats out of hell- throttle/brake quick gear changes and more throttle/brake but the painted chicken laden buses have been replaced by 30 seater modern transitos and the drivers still aspire to F1 racing.
Determined to get from here to there we had our first full day on the buses today. The resort is 20 kms from downtown PV and to get there one has to wait for a bus that is supposed to be on a regular timetable, but at least every half hour. Go so far and then transfer onto another one that will take you downtown. The whole process will take a minimum of 90 minutes and up to a couple of hours. But if you want to save 80% of a taxi fare go for it. In our case we have to have a special bus as only one takes our route and that means setting aside up to at least 45 minutes for the wait for the bus. Once on everything is great. Travel in peaktimes means that half the bus sits in all available seats and the rest of the bus is standing in the aisle - crowded. But think of the money you save and the local experience you are getting.
Determined to get from here to there we had our first full day on the buses today. The resort is 20 kms from downtown PV and to get there one has to wait for a bus that is supposed to be on a regular timetable, but at least every half hour. Go so far and then transfer onto another one that will take you downtown. The whole process will take a minimum of 90 minutes and up to a couple of hours. But if you want to save 80% of a taxi fare go for it. In our case we have to have a special bus as only one takes our route and that means setting aside up to at least 45 minutes for the wait for the bus. Once on everything is great. Travel in peaktimes means that half the bus sits in all available seats and the rest of the bus is standing in the aisle - crowded. But think of the money you save and the local experience you are getting.
just think of the free adrenaline you are getting along with the cheap transportation. Also I am sure that you must be saving sometime with them driving at such a rate of speed. Glad things are well.
ReplyDeleteWell it is finally warm enough to rain here but your weater still looks better.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your description of the bus system I must say it makes the Cobourg Transit look very efficient by comparison even if it does take 40 minutes to get me from central Cobourg to the Mall.
What my spouse and I want to know is what the heck were you doing at a Wally Mart? Aren't they all selling the same old crap? Do tell....
Just enlarged the first photo and recognised Doreen lounging by the pool. Looking cool and happy.
ReplyDeleteAm really enjoying your travel blog, thanks for taking the time to do it.