Fri 20 Apr 2007
Hu-hu
Posted by weaseal under Misc.
[4] Comments
Ok this takest a teeny bit of work but it’s worth it in the end. Click the link above, and then select “Directions”. Then put in your US home address as the “from” and set “Chisinau, Moldova” as the “to.”
Now, read the directions carefully. Clearly the Google engineers have a sense of humor. 
April 20th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
“Swim across the Atlantic Ocean 3,462 mi”
My question is why do they have me taking the Jersey Turnpike and the Mass Turnpike before I get to the ocean? Couldn’t I just go to the Eastern shore? :p
April 20th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
What a hoot! Love the detail–.2 mi here, .5 mi there, etc. All 105 steps.
To answer Ted’s question, clearly, the’re hurting for tolls in NJ.
So when you make the last turn at E58, where exactly in Chisinau are you? Inquiring minds want to know.
April 22nd, 2007 at 12:47 pm
I have no idea where in Chisinau that would be. I tried putting in the address for the Peace Corps office and it didn’t recognize it.
I suspect it takes you through NJ because that’s the closest point on the eastern shore to Europe? Not sure. Just a hypothesis. My favorite was once I put in one that said “take right down Long Peer, swim across Atlantic Ocean.”
April 24th, 2007 at 10:54 pm
that’s amazing. abso. fab.
it doesn’t work for rabat. silly africa, i presume.
when i get back to the states im going to give the swim across the A-O a chance tho.
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