As promised, here are a few more pics from Wildwood, NJ. I loved being near the ocean, watching the antics of the seagulls and searching for shells. However, my kids have other reasons for liking Wildwood.
There is a very bright and gaudy boardwalk at Wildwood, which my kids just love. I must admit that I find it fun to walk the boards, and take in all the colors and the sights. There are three amusement parks, several tattoo parlors, and enough purveyors of funnel cakes to supply the entire east coast.
But I prefer the quiet of dawn on the boards. Sunrise is one of the best times -- the gaudy boardwalk takes on a beauty all it's own.
Wildwood Crest is a little less honky tonk and a little more natural. The sand dunes are simply beautiful. This is really more my speed.
Sunset on the bay. We ate at several restaurants on the water, and enjoyed the view very much. OK, I'm hoping that by tomorrow I'll be able to start visiting you all and blogging again. :)
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I'm with you about the early mornings on the beach. It just renews my spirit. Your pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh, so gorgeous! For me, it's a neck and neck tie between sunrise and sunset. Both have such a serenity, and I love love LOVE the light at both of these times!
ReplyDeleteIt's kind of fun to get a complete change of scene...a bit of a jolt to the senses as it were.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like such a beautiful place! Your pictures are lovely!
ReplyDeleteWe have always been a fan of the boardwalk. Our experiences are all on the Pacific side, but that doesn't really matter. It's a cultural experience that I have hundred's of memories of ... and am very grateful for.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great get-away...I love going places that look different from where I live.
ReplyDeletexo bj
We live in the central valley of California. As pretty as it is at times, I dislike the weather. Too hot (no humidity thankfully) in the summer with bad air from the fires this year. In the winter it's foggy for days on end and bone chilling damp cold. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to live near the ocean - Pacific or Atlantic - I don't care which! Thanks for sharing your pictures. My son is in Virginia so this looks a little like what he sees.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Mary. It looks like you had a great time.
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Looks like your vacation was a fun time for all.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree about early mornings on the beach. In a couple of weeks hubby and I will be driving up to the central coast and I cannot wait. There's beaches closer to us here, but I like the solitude and quiet of the central coast. sigh*
So glad to hear you were staying in Wildwood Crest. It's nicer there, more calming. Thanks for sharing the pics! I love how the boardwalk looks at dawn.
ReplyDeleteWe stayed in Wildwood Crest but took the kids over to the boardwalk in Wildwood. Bets of both worlds!
ReplyDeleteHUgs, Pat
The pictures are beautiful and I so wish I was there :)
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rue
What wonderful pictures, I love the sunrise on the boardwalk. It looks so peaceful. Well lets face it I love them all. It sounds like a place hubby and I would love to visit. Have a good week.
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Alaura
Beautiful pictures, Mary!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Janie
Those photos are wonderful---I'd love to be near a beach right now!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the sunset photo...very pretty. I hope you are having a joyous restful time.
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Robin
It looks like you`re having a great vacation!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you; the sunrise is the most beautiful time of the day ;-)