So this is the situation: I'm a foreign student and in a few days I'm coming to the USA for the summer to work. My Job is in North Caroline, but at first I'm arriving at Washington DC and I found out that there are about 5 hours between my arrival at the airport and the bus to North Caroline. And of course I'd like to use them to see some places and take a few pictures, but I have never been there before and I want to clear up a few things in advance. First - about the public transportation within the city- which type of transport is the most convenient, how much do the tickets cost, where are they sold (in the bus or somewhere outside), do I have to punch them or a ticket collector will pass and collect them? Also how much do the taxies take per mile? And what is a reasonable sum to leave them as a tip? And about the places to visit - could you tell me some interesting places that diserve having a picture of (so far I know only the White House)?
And one additional question - about the greyhound busses - can I buy a ticket a few hours before the bus leaves or do I have to book a few days in advance? And is it possible to leave my luggage in their office for a few hours before the bus leaves?
Lol, I know these are common things and I would find out if I stayed there for a little more time, but as I have only five hours I want to do everything the faster the possible, so I'd better know these things before I get there. I'll be also very thankful if you share anything you think will be useful to me.Thanks a lot in advance!
2007-06-01
22:59:57
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Victory
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