Rode the cabs about 10 times.
As I found back in 1999 when I was in NYC, they (drivers) aren't very talkative. Nor have many mastered the King's English very well.
For lengthy trips we took the subway. Going to and from Yankee Stadium, we had no fear because we were among so many baseball fans.
The toughest situation came when we returned to Manhattan from Yankee Stadium. When we reached Time's Square the subway station was really packed. It had been 95 with high humidity that day, and we were all sweating like crazy. Only one objective, and that was to get to the hotel and take off the shoes.
I'm happy not to be able to report any horror stories. People were friendly, although I'm not sure if they were New Yorkers or tourists like us. In fairness, we were treated well by New Yorkers. We asked some to take pictures of us at certain sites, and they always were happy to comply with the request.
I doubt I'll ever return to New York City. It seems to be more for the young and flexible. I'm still trying to get my knees and feet to stop hurting.
I'm pleased we went, but after we save enough for the next vacation, it will probably be to a low key, kick back, location. The wife would like to spend a week in some small New England town in the fall. Or maybe a houseboat on Lake Powell.
As mentioned, our trip was an interesting experience, and it was nice spending the vacation with a part of the family. However, after a week in NYC with high temperatures and high humidity, and then 100 degree Phoenix, Delta, Colorado looked pretty darn good.
