Originally Posted by
Amicus
Took the escalator down to wait for the Metro. Very friendly Metro worker, who confirmed which stop we needed to get to the Palomar Hotel downtown.
Surprised that no one onboard takes tickets, wondered how it is monitored.
The light rail is an on your honor system. You're supposed to either purchase a ticket or tap your card at the pay booths at either end of most platforms. There are contract private security guards that randomly check trains to see if people have valid tickets. Most enforcement in my experience is on the early morning trains in Tempe/Mesa, have seen security only once or twice on a train in Phoenix limits.
Originally Posted by
Amicus
We walk everywhere, try out Pizzeria Bianco Friday night and the Arrogant Butcher for lunch on Saturday. Again, walking everywhere, we meet several Ambassadors, all ready to assist (we must have hesitated too long at an intersection, prompting their queries if we needed directions).
Cibo is also very good for pizza and IMHO if you don't arrive for the first seating at Pizzeria Bianco, it's not worth the wait, but that's just me. Bianco has opened a new restaurant further North on Central Ave. than where you stayed at the Palomar. Also at City Scape I would highly recommend Fuego Cantina.
Originally Posted by
Amicus
In sum, what a great city, really enjoyed the downtown area, more so on Friday, when it was quite busy.
Returning to the airport on Metro at 6 a.m. on Sunday was equally easy.
Can't wait to return!
Thanks for coming, glad you enjoyed your stay!
