What is the man doing?

M: Excuse me, I’ m trying to get to the Spring Gardens. Is it far from here?
W: Spring Gardens? No, it’ s not this way. It’ s in the city centre.
M: Is it? Oh, no! Someone told me it was this way.
W: No, no. It’ s not this way. You want to go down there.
M: Yes, okay...down there.
W: Yep. Then, turn left, okay?
M: Left...
W: Yep, then right—first street on your right.
M: Right.
W: Then straight on, keep walking...
M: Oh, I’m lost! It sounds really difficult. Um, could I get a taxi anywhere near here?
W: It’ s not so far. You just walk to the corner of the street or over the next block. There are buses that can take you there.
M: Well, it’ s starting to rain. I think I’ll get a taxi. Thanks, anyway.
W: That’ s okay. Lots of taxis go this way.
M: I’ m getting wet. What a day!