Our anchorage in a little creek off the Atlantic City Inlet was the best yet. The water was so clear you could see the anchor line at least nine or ten feet. There were a multitude of great white herons that kept us company. It was quite a contrast to the bright lights of the Atlantic City we have heard so much about. From the boat we could see all the neon but know we were in a better place than those $300.00 a night rooms. There were only two other boats in the creek - both from Canada.
The Atlantic was wonderfully calm and beautiful today. The sea was filled with long rolling waves and we had the wind at our back.
Arrived at Manasquan around 3:30pm (John navigated the entrance beautifully - the current was REALLY strong) and checked into a marina right on the New Jersey intracoastal waterway complete with a draw bridge off our bow for the commuter train. We rode our bikes into town, had supper and did a little grocery shopping. If you have been keeping up with the blog, you will know that this was our sixth day aboard the boat and we needed essentials like milk, juice, bread and eggs! We have been on long enough to have that "Im still rocking" feeling even on land!
We are both a little punchy tonight but it is a nice exhaustion from a busy but rewarding day. We're beginning to feel like real explorers!
Tomorrow we will be heading back out into the Atlantic for the last time. After rounding Sandy Hook we will head for the western shore of the lower bay and find the anchorage behind the Statue of Liberty.
1 comment:
Hey you two look like you are having a wonderful time and you have some beautiful pictures. Congrats to the photographer! I got my computer up and running so I can check more often. Great hair Dad :) Love Beth
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