It seems that according to this article, you can judge a book by its cover quite well. Paul Brady's review of his stay in Atlantic City is just that short sited. Perhaps I should write a review of New York City by simply traveling in from the Jersey turnpike via the Lincoln Tunnel to time square, and then turn around and leave.

It might read something like: "From the the ungodly traffic and some of the rudest drivers I've ever come across, we trudged our way onto Manhattan Island, only to become stuck in more traffic amid aging brick apartment buildings that look like they could be part of the USSR public housing. After almost an hour we arrived at our destination. It was nothing but tacky glitz and an orgy of the ugly side of capitalism. The food is overpriced, the streets are crowded and the experience is nothing of the "high culture" I've come to expect from New York City."

Times Square is not a good representation of everything NYC has to offer, and a stay in the Irish Pub on the advise of a friend is not a representation of Atlantic City. Did you ride a bike on the Boardwalk at 9am on a sunny morning? Did you find the restaurants on the water that are a wonderful place for an afternoon drink?Did you try surfing? Kayaking? Parasailing? Did you see The Pool at Harrah's?

In my estimation, Paul Brady just went with what he has heard about Atlantic City. He took the easy route out. Here is Atlantic City the way it really is, if you are able to open your eyes and see it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/64831427@N03/

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