15 + 10 points
Golden Gate Stroll by la flaneuse
February 11th, 2007 7:40 PM
This afternoon I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge. I have never driven or ridden across it, so I can't compare the two both from experience. But as I walked from Manhattan to Brooklyn, I tried to imagine the contrasting experience drivers might have.
They probably have an easier time finding how to get on the bridge at first. I have only done this once before on foot from the Manhattan end, and I still get confused.
And they probably do not have to, unless riding in a convertible with the top down in this 30 degree February weather, worry about their hats blowing off and away.
However, walkers get benches for rest or picnics. Drivers must not stop.
But drivers would not get dizzy from seeing the water below under their feet.
But then they would not get to pause to enjoy these views either. I bet the rearview mirror just isn't the same. And they're lower than pedestrians and bicyclists, so they probably don't get to see as much.
It is a little loud on foot, what with all the traffic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjLA2NT9a_E
I suppose it could be loud for convertible owners and fans of high volume on car stereos. Or if all the pedestrians started screaming or throwing rocks.
Drivers' birthday wishes are fleeting.
And their first rides across the bridge are likely not documented in their baby books.
They're missing out on the educational plaques.
Their lights are ugly.
And they have to be paranoid about the fuzz lying in wait.
Close to the end of the bridge, they may not feel a little sad that the experience is almost over. But even if they did, they cannot hover, debating a return to Manhattan or an excursion to Brooklyn. They must continue on to Brooklyn (from this direction).
Once over the bridge, drivers must find a place to park--and often have to pay to do so. On foot, I am unfettered and free (even if cold and sniffling)!
And even if drivers head right over to Jacques Torres for some wicked hot chocolate, it won't be as warm and delicious as if they'd just walked across the Brooklyn Bridge in the cold.
They probably have an easier time finding how to get on the bridge at first. I have only done this once before on foot from the Manhattan end, and I still get confused.
And they probably do not have to, unless riding in a convertible with the top down in this 30 degree February weather, worry about their hats blowing off and away.
However, walkers get benches for rest or picnics. Drivers must not stop.
But drivers would not get dizzy from seeing the water below under their feet.
But then they would not get to pause to enjoy these views either. I bet the rearview mirror just isn't the same. And they're lower than pedestrians and bicyclists, so they probably don't get to see as much.
It is a little loud on foot, what with all the traffic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjLA2NT9a_E
I suppose it could be loud for convertible owners and fans of high volume on car stereos. Or if all the pedestrians started screaming or throwing rocks.
Drivers' birthday wishes are fleeting.
And their first rides across the bridge are likely not documented in their baby books.
They're missing out on the educational plaques.
Their lights are ugly.
And they have to be paranoid about the fuzz lying in wait.
Close to the end of the bridge, they may not feel a little sad that the experience is almost over. But even if they did, they cannot hover, debating a return to Manhattan or an excursion to Brooklyn. They must continue on to Brooklyn (from this direction).
Once over the bridge, drivers must find a place to park--and often have to pay to do so. On foot, I am unfettered and free (even if cold and sniffling)!
And even if drivers head right over to Jacques Torres for some wicked hot chocolate, it won't be as warm and delicious as if they'd just walked across the Brooklyn Bridge in the cold.
