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Greenwich, Cont'd
THERE HAVE BEEN discussions recently about recommended routes to Greenwich from London [Father's Day 101, June 19]. May I recommend another, perhaps more memorable way to get there?
There is a relatively unknown (by Americans) pedestrian crossing connecting London and Greenwich: the Greenwich Foot Tunnel. The tunnel is a 1,200-foot, tile-lined passage from London's Island Gardens park, under the Thames to Greenwich. There are stair- and lift-equipped entry cupolas at either end of the tunnel, and the tunnel itself is a gently sloping walkway for pedestrians only.
At the beginning of your crossing, the Island Gardens park offers an excellent preview of Greenwich across the river, and the tunnel delivers you in the immediate vicinity of the Cutty Sark in Greenwich.
And for the trip back into London, I also highly recommend taking the ferry. To get to the tunnel, take the Docklands Light Railway to the Island Gardens station.
Warren Awtrey
Orleans, Mass.
Best of the Beach, Cont'd
MORE INPUT on the subject from a couple who have vacationed at Ocean City each year since 1981 ["Best of Two Beaches," June 5]:
We always try to make the General's Kitchen on one day, mostly for the atmosphere. However, we have found the chipped beef at Layton's (92nd Street) to be as good if not better, plus in-season it serves breakfast all day.
In our view, there is not a better crab cake anywhere that beats the one served at the Hobbit (81st Street): large lumps of Maryland blue crab with just a little mayo to bind.
Lastly, go to Wockenfuss on the Boardwalk for the best taffy, and hit the Fudge Factory (118th Street) for some great varieties.
Thanks for the opportunity to add our favorites.
Robert Foyle
Reston
Eastern Europe
MY HUSBAND and I (both retired) have just returned from Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Slovania and Austria, utilizing only youth hostels at more than $24 each per night. Although small, every one of them was immaculate, friendly, quiet and often included a decent breakfast.
The Lonely Planet guidebooks were often our only source for them, but it was the map of each city or town that was so essential and valuable in the books.
Our one and only disaster in the six-week trip was Prague. One definitely requires a reservation in the most popular city in Eastern Europe.
Miriam McLaughlin
Falls Church
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