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Ferry to the First State – Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware
Mid-June meant one thing: summer vacation was upon us! As had become an (almost) annual tradition since my move to New England, my mom hopped on a plane and headed east. But unlike previous years, where we traveled north, this year we would be driving south. Our ultimate destination was the Carolinas to visit some… Continue reading
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It’s Raining Caterpillars – Delaware Water Gap National Rec Area (part II)
On our final day at Delaware Water Gap, we headed back over to the New Jersey side of the river. We’d seen waterfalls, the river, and mountains – now it was time for some lakes! The New Jersey side of the park is accessed via winding back roads that aren’t always well-marked. At one point,… Continue reading
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The Gap (no, not the clothing store) – Delaware Water Gap National Rec Area (part I)
For Memorial Weekend, we packed up the car and headed off to explore the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Contrary to what its name may suggest, it’s not located in Delaware. Rather, the park encompasses the Middle Delaware River, which forms the border between southeastern Pennsylvania and northwestern New Jersey. It was a half… Continue reading
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Thanksgiving in North Carolina
By the time Thanksgiving rolled around, I was still struggling with this whole living on the east coast thing. Work was going okay. Living here was not. I got along well with my roommates and colleagues, but I missed my family and friends. And I was in serious mountain withdrawal. Fortunately, I had a few… Continue reading