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    • TravelerMolly’s Great American Loop
      Day 82

      Welcome to New Jersey!

      May 31 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

      Another state we already briefly cruised thru on our way to Philly…. Today was a pretty ok day for tackling Delaware Bay as seen by all the Nebo Loopers out there tackling it with us. We left our anchorage early and came thru the ICW inlet in Cape May NJ around noon. Our first stop was a quick lunch break right off the Cape May Lost Fishermen’s Memorial. Pretty somber park but a nice tribute to those lost at sea. We then made our way to Sunrise Lake Park on the shore of Wildwood Crest. One of several dry towns in NJ. Very cute with allot of architectural flair. The houses and buildings all have a Four Square or Cape Cod style historic vibe but seem to be newly built. The park has a kayak landing so Moki and I did our normal recon. Winds picked up for our kayak back to the boat. We are now at anchor for the night away from shore which is remarkably calmer. Another looper also at anchor nearby. Secchi 1.0 in 3.4MRead more

    • TravelerStart Spreading the News....
      Day 11

      Historic Cape May

      July 17, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

      Andrew barbequed hot dogs fr lunch so we felt like real Americans as we ate on the front porch. Kelly's mother arrived and we finally got to meet her. The kids were excited to see Granny Pat.

      Mercina, Andrew and I (the cultured ones of the group) walked into town to see the Emlen Physick Estate which is a huge house in town which has been restored and turned into a museum. We learned all about Dr Physick (who gained his qualification but never practised medicine, preferring to live on his inheritance as a gentleman farmer) his mother Mrs Ralston (who buried a couple of husbands) and her sister who lived with them and never married. The house was an excellent example of the way the extremely wealthy lived in Victorian times.

      Then we took a trolley bus tour of historic Cape May. We had seen these buses pass by the Ashley Rose many times and had wondered what they said about the property. The tour was 45 minutes and very interesting. There are so many beautifully restored Victorian houses - each brightly painted with delicate lattice work. We leant a lot about the history of the town. It was a summer retreat for the wealthy until the mid 1800's when it fell out of favour. In the late 1800's it again became popular with the middle classes.

      In 1880 there was a huge fire which destroyed a third of the town. The town was rebuilt in the Victorian era which explains why there are so many houses built in that style. Most of the houses have large wrap around porches, bay windows and gingerbread trim.

      As we got closer to the Ashley Rose, we became more excited. Finally, the moment had a arrived - "When indoor plumbing was finally available, they just built rooms onto the sides of their houses. You can see on the second floor of this house there is an addition which houses the new fangled indoor bathroom". Andrew was extremely disappointed to learn that his house was a bathroom stop! He is going to speak to the president of the association that runs these tours. Despite driving past the Casablanca and the Harrisons as well as the Ashley Rose a few times on the tour, this was the only mention of one of his properties!

      We really enjoyed the tour.

      A storm is brewing outside. Thunder and lightening and heavy rains are on the way. It should be very exciting      Read more

    • Our Epic Adventure....or bust!
      1
      Day 10

      Cohansey River Day 10

      August 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F

      Moving from Cape May to the Cohansey River was fairly uneventful. It's windy out there. We have been asked by a few people how the hurricane is affecting us. So far, it isn't. Man do our hearts go out to boaters in Florida though. Holy moly the water and wind those guys are facing. And it's just coming up the coast. We are keeping our eyes on it, but so far it doesn't look like we will move into this hurricane. We did look at each other yesterday and say, "Hey, lets go to Florida during hurricane season. Everyone does it!" :)

      The Cohansey river itself was a gem. Beautiful, quiet little fisherman's village.

      What Could Go Right? There was great shore access to get the doggies their potty break and we have great screens on our windows to keep out the horrible biting flies that love to live in the marsh grass we were surrounded by. Beautiful sunset to photo play in!

      What Could Go Wrong? We had some issues anchoring and floated down river a bit. We caught it pretty quick and after a couple of tries were able to set where we were comfortable. Dave set our anchor alarm and just after midnight, 2 hours after tide change and river direction change, the alarm blasted us awake. It was alerting us that we had moved out of position. It was due to the changes though and not anchor issues. Dave had to reassure me quite few times we were fine. Then the wind kicked up (it was estimated at about 20kts) intermittently and I laid awake worrying about our dinghy coming undone and listened to the pounding water of the river. Not my best night of sleep! But Dave was right, all was fine, and I finally did sleep for a few hours.      Read more

    • TravelerStart Spreading the News....
      Day 11

      Fun in Cape May

      July 17, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      This morning for fun we decided to go kayaking in one of the nearby inlets. Kelly's son Jake arrived last night so we are now a party of 8. We drove to a marina and rented two person kayaks. The girls shared one, Jake went with Eva, Kelly and Andrew shared and I decided to have some quality one on one time with Oliver. Things didn't get off to such a great start as we drifted out into the path of a large whale watching vessel. The yelling and tooting advised us to move and we managed to get out of the way in time! We kayaked off in the opposite direction to the boats and enjoyed the scenery. We saw nesting osprey and other birds. After 20 minutes of this fun, Oliver and I decided to drift for a while. The others continued on up the estuary for a longer paddle. We chatted which was way more appealing than paddling. Finally the others had had enough and joined us and we made the slow paddle back to civilisation. Of course, as we approached the marina, the whale watching boat was ready to leave. We managed to avoid a collision and get back to shore in one piece. It was fun but rather hard on a whole lot of muscles I haven't used in a while!

      We are home for a rest and lunch before continuing with the fun later in the day      Read more

    • Our Epic Adventure....or bust!
      1
      Day 9

      Cape May Day 9

      August 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

      Well, getting from Atlantic City to Cape May was another adventure. This time it was more an adventure in planning than anything. As we were planning our departures and checking all of our charts (wind, waves, weather, etc.) we were alerted that the Coast Guard had issued a "Small Craft Advisory". Dave, being Dave, wanted to know exactly what that meant because what he was reading did not scare him off of cruising. I see! So despite this pesky little Coast Guard warning, we are going to do this anyway? This came up in therapy, (Yes, we do a little marital tuning up with an online therapist to keep communication running and everyone safe and sound!) and we discussed what best way for me to feel safe under Dave's decision making. It actually was quite helpful and involved me learning a great deal about waves vs swell, wind directions, etc. Finally we agreed that moving on would work for us and interestingly, it was a beautiful ride that was much smoother than the day before. Go figure!

      Cape May is a very pretty little town. If you are ever in the area, it is a nice getaway. I think I have told friends and family that before.

      What Could Go Right? I love when we work together on things and feel as if we are in a partnership.

      What Could Go Wrong? We got some things fixed due to a very convenient boats store today. Head problems, shower drainage issues, gas intake issues. Not too bad overall.      Read more

    • TravelerStart Spreading the News....
      Day 9

      Dinner in Cape May

      July 15, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 24 °C

      Tonight we partook in a Cape May tradition. It seems that everyone who comes to Cape May has to have dinner at The Lobster House. This restaurant seats 2000 people at a time and specialises in seafood - especially lobster. The decor is 70's Fisherman's Table as are the waitress uniforms. Despite seating so many, you can't book a table, you just have to turn up and wait.

      So, Andrew takes Mercina and Oliver and drives there at 5:30pm to get a table. They tell him there is a 1 hour wait an they give him a beeper. He comes home and tells us that dinner is at 6:30pm! Mercina thought this was a great trick. She wants to be a Bares!

      There was an extensive menu of seafood. Cina and I shared the Lobster House special which consisted of lobster tail, shrimps and scallops - all fresh from the sea - on a bed of linguine with a side salad, vegetables and a baked potato. This was actually a meal for one but it was more than enough for the two of us. Eva had a one pound lobster all to herself. Andrew and Kelly had oysters for entree and Mercina decided to try one. We didn't tell her until afterwards that the oyster was raw! It was a great meal.

      After dinner we drove back to the Ashley Rose. Andrew, the kids and I walked down to the waterfront to soak up the atmosphere. There is a boardwalk with arcade games and souvenir shops - lots of flashing lights and noise. We played mini golf and had a great time.

      A fantastic end to our first day in Cape May township      Read more

    • TravelerThe Sea Unseen
      Day 21

      A beautiful sight after a very long nigh

      October 21, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 17 °C

      We got to Cape May at 11:30, almost exactly 24 hours after leaving Sheepshead Bay. What a beautiful place! We plan to enjoy it as we rest for a day or two.

    • TravelerStart Spreading the News....
      Day 10

      Evenings in Cape May

      July 16, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      When we returned home from the beach we all sat in rocking chairs on the porch and watched the world go by. There are elegant house drawn coaches which do a tour of the town. The drivers give an historic commentary as they pass the different houses and landmarks. There is a Cinderella coach whose driver is dressed like Cinderella. That one lights up at night. There is also a bus tour. The bus stops outside the Ashley Rose and the guide tells everyone about the bathroom added on the side of the building on the 2nd floor. It's quite amusing to have them stare at us while we stare at them.

      Mercina, Eva and I went for a walk. We saw many historic buildings and lots more Victorian houses.

      In the early evening we went to Congress Hall which is a huge hotel and restaurant complex. It has been on the same site for over 150 years. Every Monday in summer they hold an old fashioned carnival on their lawn. We bought game tickets and then had fun taking part in the different activities. There was Toss the Ring Over the Bottles, Bean bag throwing, Frog Flinging, Skeet Ball and Poppy's favourite Hit the target so hard that it flies up the pole and rings the bell.      Read more

    • TravelerStart Spreading the News....
      Day 10

      Evenings in Cape May part 2

      July 16, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      I'm doing this on my phone and hit a wrong button.

      Poppy had several hours on her favourite game. Each time she rang the bell, she won some tickets. Between them the kids won enough tickets to claim a prize.

      They also had the Beanbag Toss game where you had to throw the beanbag into the hole on a board. I was terrible at this. I wasn't letting go at the right moment and I kept throwing the beanbag straight up or in the wrong direction. The crowd found this hilarious. Those within range found it dangerous. In the end Oliver suggested I should stop before someone got hurt!

      We had a fantastic dinner at The Blue Pig and then walked home      Read more

    • TravelerStart Spreading the News....
      Day 10

      Things to do in Cape May

      July 16, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      This is the third time I am typing this!

      We woke to a lovely breakfast provided by our stellar hosts. Kelly makes great pancakes and the bacon was fabulous.

      We walked into town for a spot of retail therapy. The shops here are typical of a resort town. Lots of t shirts, souvenirs and assorted fun stuff. They have quite a few specialty shops. The kids loved the sweet shop and they have some salt water taffy to bring home for everyone to try. Andrew likes the Peanut Butter shop where you can try the different concoctions. I quite liked the honey roasted peanut butter and the butterscotch flavour but the chocolate peanut butter and the cappuccino peanut butter left an interesting taste in the mouth. Kelly bought a jar of Bacon and Maple Peanuts. They were educational. Sometimes it's best not to combine flavours!

      Andrew and Kelly took the kids to the beach. You have to pay to go to the beach here. It is more expensive for the tourists who pay $6 a day or $12 for 3 consecutive days or $18 for a week. The locals buy season passes for $20. The money pays for the upkeep of the beach as well as the lifeguards. The surf is pretty rough but the water is quite warm. The beach is very sandy and the sand can get quite hot. The beach is a 5 minute walk from the Ashley Rose. You can see it from the front porch.

      I went to the Cape May Day Spa for a Swedish Massage. This was my first experience and I enjoyed it! Good to get a bit of pampering every now and then.

      I joined everyone at the beach for a while before the weather closed in and we all scampered back to the house with our umbrella, chairs and gear.

      A fun day      Read more

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    Township of Lower, Lower Township

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