More Maps.

[asterroc]

Man, what is it with the Google Maps generic map/directions service slams these days?

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[sirroxton.livejournal.com]

I know the comic has a GPS, but I do think it's a reference to Google's "use the ferry" instructions.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

Does Google Maps actually do that? Or is it just a meme spawned by xkcd?

[sirroxton.livejournal.com]

Our return from Quebec contained take-the-ferry instructions. They were actually pretty reasonable, except for the fact that we were driving home at 1AM. I probably would have helped if I'd checked over the directions. Aaaand we didn't have any New York maps. :)

[sirroxton.livejournal.com]

Hm, my wife's telling me I remember it wrong. We got on the wrong side of Lake Champlain, and it was a convenience store clerk who told us to take the ferry at 1AM. I thought his directions corresponded with the maps, but I trust her memory more than I trust mine.

Ugh, a second self-reply.

[sirroxton.livejournal.com]

OK, I'm not crazy. I have seen Google Maps do ferry directions.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=from%20Indiana%2C%20USA%20to%20Providence%20Bay%2C%20Canada

Re: Ugh, a second self-reply.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

Hm, in the options there should be options for "avoid seasonally closed roads," and "avoid ferries". I hadn't noticed that there's walking directions allowed now.