Thank you wildman800!

High Point State Park seems a very scenic location, and also strategic by being close to the Appalachian Trail. However, It's over 60 miles from Manhattan, a long walk for a city dweller. I'm beginning to think that the bike plot device is the best for my narration.

Yes, time will be of the essence, especially for someone who knows things are likely to get worse.

Thank you.

That's extremely helpful, thanks.



Walking shoes and maybe a bike will be essential. I think a boat may appear a bit contrived, however. How many manhattaners sail regularly for sport? Are sailing clubs and marinas so common downtown? I assume you have to be fairly well-off to keep a boat anchored there.



Excellent idea, thanks!

That's also my understanding. In Italy land line infrastructure have been crumbling for years for lack of use and maintenance. The only reason for people to keep a land line here is Internet connection, but that's not even my case. I live in a mildly mountainous area and my internet access is via wimax technoogy, with a small antenna dish pointed at a large array built on top of a nearby peak. A friend works for the company that manages the service and assured me that antenna relays have buckup batteries and generators, and could keep operating for hours after a power outage.