Hancock experience

I was really excited to see this movie, so I browsed through the net to find the nearest movie theater to be 4.5 mi away, and a show at 7.25 pm.
So, I started out from WPI at 6.30 pm, hoping to find a taxi in the way. I hadn't had the faintest idea that taxis won't be available in that way in Worcester. We need to make an appointment with them by calling them, so unknowingly, I started walking all the way, having known the route with the help of maps.google.com ans writing it on a paper, as have done before, when going to other places.
Then I walked and walked and walked and suddenly there is the Greendale Mall, which earlier appeared so far away, when we went in a car!!. So, I thought, oh! I got quite far, so I must be getting nearer. But, things are otherwise. It says go 2.7 mi! on Park Avenue to get Brooks St., but no where can I find a sign saying Brooks St. So, finally I stopped a biker who was coming in the other direction, and asked him about the Showcase Cinemas. He at first looked some what confused and then said it to be far. He gave me some directions and finally decided that he'll accompany me to there. I thought it to be good, as having some company is always better. He offered a cigarette, which I doubted from his looks, and anyways I declined. We tried to talk about some movies, etc. not knowing what to do. I thought of asking about what he does, but thought better not to, as he didn't seem to be doing a really good thing to be told about. Finally I found my Brooks St. so I said I can manage from that point, and the stranger set on his way again. So, I went through this Brooks St. to get to Mount Ave. another 0.3 mi, then came Eames Rd, which is a little different, in the sense, not like a normal road. Then I went to Higgins St. realising only when I finally left that st! Then came the Showcase Cinemas. But the time was already 7.45 pm. So, I bought a ticket for the 8.50 pm show. Being a Tuesday, they have a special offer that the tickets cost only 6 $ compared to the normal 10.75 $. But the story is yet to come. Having exhausted my H2O, I took cinnamon pretzels and Pepsi, a bottle being 4.5 $!!, which in India costs 20 Rs. Then to satisfy my 'Aatmaram' took a butter popcorn which is another 5 bucks. Then slowly time ran and the movie began. It was an ok movie and it finished at 10.30 pm. I called for a taxi to the Red Cab Service saying "I want a taxi for 36 John St' . The other person said 'OK' and that's all. He put the phone down. I started to wonder, how does he know about my location!! Thought maybe these guys have some method of tracking, though sounds a little weird, but still can be possible as everyone uses a GPS. Then not to take chances, called him again explaining the exact situation. Then he said 'aha!' and cut the line again. Finally the taxi came after 15-20 min. I asked the driver how much will it cost as I had 30 bucks with me. I said I'll draw money if required. He said it'll cost around 15, saying it would be ok if I want to spend more money as he can drive round the way! Then he told about Harrison Ford's movie 'Blade Runner' and Will Smith's previous movie 'I am a legend'. Finally the amount came to be 17 $! for the taxi. So much for the movie.
Anyway, it was a good experience overall.

Veg. sizzling Fajita Platter

Yesterday night we went to a Mexican Restaurant, Tortilla Sams, which is conveniently located near our house.
We, having no idea about any of those Mexican dishes, had a priori understanding of what to eat there. Still, browsed through the menus to satisfy our curiosity, and finally ordered the same.
It had vegetables, onions, etc. etc. ( I frankly don't know), and butter. They gave three roti like things, into which we put all these and made rolls.
They were really good, and satisfy one's hunger for the night and the next morning also :)
One curious thing about the restaurant is that it has only one waitress!!. We asked her how she is managing to serve people, and she said 'with a smile'!

six flags

Today I went to six flags located near Springfield, MA. Though the cost of the trip is pretty high, it is worth spending.
They have different roller coasters like Batman, Superman, Mind Eraser, Scream, and many more things, yeah, cat woman's whip also( I think they are all based on DC comics probably to attract children). Superman is amazing. Initially they take us to 170 feet height and then there is this sudden fall of 200 ft followed by 2-3 ups and downs, then some twists and turns and then comes the most amazing thing of passing through the tunnel. The tunnel is sprayed with water( donno why, maybe to simulate Superman's home) and it is really mind blowing to enter the tunnel at such high speeds( the max. speed is 73 mph!!).

Batman and Mind Eraser are equally good but definitely Superman is better.
Then they have the "Scream" where one is taken to a height of 200 ft at a speed of 55 mph! Then brought back at the same speed, though there are oscillations, where one goes up and down again and again until finally settled down.
The trip is real fun.