Although the first explorers to test the waters of the New Jersey coastline were the Italians John Cabot and his son Sebastian sailing under the English flag; it was Captain Cornelius Mey who in 1623 led a flotilla of 3 ships for the Dutch West India Company who came to the area and loved it so he named it after himself. Later it was anglicized to May.
Today when one thinks of Cape May they think of Victorian Homes. Due to a fire in 1878 which destroyed nearly the whole town, it was rebuilt over the next 20 years making Cape May a virtual architectural time capsule. We took the Victorian Home tour and were completely enchanted by the turrets and porches and gingerbread trim and colors of these lovely ladies, of which so many are referred. Even on a dreary day the Victorian gardens and color combinations of the shutters and front doors were so bright and cheerful. Because the sun wasn't out the streets were bustling with the first big crowd of the Summer season...the beaches were deserted, but the shops were crowded. We enjoyed our walk along the boardwalk and we strolled up and down the tree-lined streets snapping more photos here than anywhere else we've been so far on our trip!
Yesterday we headed north on the outside waters then made our way through the very tight channel at Barneget Light Inlet along with dozens of other boats into the wide and beautiful Barneget Bay. Hundreds of sailboats maneuvered around us, it was so much fun to watch...The bay is 6-8 feet deep all the way across plus it is very well protected...it's the perfect playground for these wind loving sailors.
Today we are in Tom's River. We picked up Fern at Aunt Dot and Uncle George's home nearby and we all went to dinner together. It was so wonderful for me to see all of George's artwork framed and hung throughout their home. Dot and George have been friends with my parents for over 60 years, which really makes them more like family. I can honestly say that when George gives me a hug I can feel my Dad nearby.
Today when one thinks of Cape May they think of Victorian Homes. Due to a fire in 1878 which destroyed nearly the whole town, it was rebuilt over the next 20 years making Cape May a virtual architectural time capsule. We took the Victorian Home tour and were completely enchanted by the turrets and porches and gingerbread trim and colors of these lovely ladies, of which so many are referred. Even on a dreary day the Victorian gardens and color combinations of the shutters and front doors were so bright and cheerful. Because the sun wasn't out the streets were bustling with the first big crowd of the Summer season...the beaches were deserted, but the shops were crowded. We enjoyed our walk along the boardwalk and we strolled up and down the tree-lined streets snapping more photos here than anywhere else we've been so far on our trip!
Yesterday we headed north on the outside waters then made our way through the very tight channel at Barneget Light Inlet along with dozens of other boats into the wide and beautiful Barneget Bay. Hundreds of sailboats maneuvered around us, it was so much fun to watch...The bay is 6-8 feet deep all the way across plus it is very well protected...it's the perfect playground for these wind loving sailors.
Today we are in Tom's River. We picked up Fern at Aunt Dot and Uncle George's home nearby and we all went to dinner together. It was so wonderful for me to see all of George's artwork framed and hung throughout their home. Dot and George have been friends with my parents for over 60 years, which really makes them more like family. I can honestly say that when George gives me a hug I can feel my Dad nearby.
Tomorrow we are off to New York Harbor for what I'm sure will be one of the greatest thrills of this voyage and we are so happy that Mom will be with us to share this experience.
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