Travelog

Las Vegas, California, New York City

June/July 2000

Final Remarks

My experiences in these three weeks are somehow summarized in the following final remarks.

10 Things To Have On A Plane

1. A boarding pass, or else they won't let you in.
2. Good earplugs, since planes are very loud.
3. Some patience, if you want to go to the toilet.
4. A good opening line, if you want to talk to your seat neighbor.
5. A camera, if you want to take some great pictures.
6. Chewing gum, if you have some pressure problems with your ears.
7. Nose spray, if you have some more problems with your ears.
8. Pen & paper, if you want to write a travel report.
9. No fear of flying.
10. A parachute?

10 Things To Have In California

1. Water, and use it sparsely, they don't have much.
2. A car, if you want to get around.
3. Air conditioning, especially in the car.
4. A compass, if you have orientation problems.
5. A camera, if you want to take some great pictures.
6. Road maps.
7. City maps.
8. Some clever way to find cheap hotels.
9. Sun lotion.
10. Breast implants?

10 Things To Have In New York City

1. A MetroCard.
2. A CityPass.
3. Comfortable shoes, since the sidewalks can be very rough.
4. A compass, if you have orientation problems.
5. A camera, if you want to take some great pictures.
6. A map of Manhattan, showing the main tourist attractions.
7. A map of Brooklyn/Harlem/Queens etc., if you get lost there.
8. An eye on your valuables, especially in crowds.
9. No fear of height, since otherwise you'll miss great views.
10. A good time.