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falcon0159 t1_jdl3xxl wrote

Ok, the OP also won't tell anyone here where they're going, so their communication probably isn't that great either. 2 Day old reddit account as well.

Does the friend live in Hoboken or in Sparta or in Princeton? That also changes the equation. Why would I drive to pick you up when the cost to do that will be also much as an Uber? Was OP expecting a free ride from the friend? How close is this friend, like best friend, or just an acquaintance? None of us have enough info to make a determination.

I have a bunch of friends and relatives that live in Europe. Most of them just Uber/Taxi to my house if they fly into JFK. I've picked a few of them up, but it depends when they fly in. Again, it's a 3-4 hour round trip depending on traffic, and I live very close to Manhattan. It would be much longer for someone living in West/South Jersey. Tolls and gas also make this trip expensive, to the point where the extra $50 to Uber is probably worth it, but I value my time. If I was OP's friend, I would just pay for the Uber, but I don't know the friend's financial situation.

If OP is that short on money that they can't afford the Uber - maybe traveling to an expensive country/city wasn't the best idea?

And yeah, I know I can be an asshole sometimes.

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Wishilikedhugs t1_jdl067n wrote

I went to school at SUNY New Paltz and stayed for a few years after. Absolutely stunning in the Hudson Valley. Lots of hiking trails. It's a great place to relax, especially in the fall. If you want to see something that'll blow your mind, go there during the first few weeks of autumn. Jaw dropping colors. Anyway, highly recommend Bear Mountain, Storm King art exhibit and flying drones over/ canoeing over to Bannerman Island off the coast of Newburgh to anyone interested.

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