[penguicon-general] Traffic

[Lissa Potter]

Bo,

> I am flying in from England and I arrive DTW at 17:20 on Thursday.
> Considering for 1 to 2 hours to clear custom and pick up rental, I was
> wondering what the traffic would be like at this time. Is it really an
> easy drive as it says on the web page?

Easy as in "not many turns, and most roads and exits are well
labeled", yes. Easy as in "minimal number of temporary parking lots
and idiots passing you on the right at 95 mph", no.

Were I you, I'd get your rental, and drive to one of our excellent
local Lebanese restaurants (contact me off-list if you want
suggestions and directions),  have yourself a nice meal, then go to
the hotel. That way, you'll miss the tail end of rush hour and get a
good meal. The Lebanese places also usually have fresh squeezed
juices, which I love after a long, dehydrating flight.

The Lebanese places are also open late, should you run into the USian
notion of airport time (i.e., you get in at 11 pm).

Be well,
Lissa