We spent some time in Annapolis visiting with Trevor, Kate, Morgan, Keegan and Tyler. Morgan and Keegan stayed with us for a few days, so we had a lot of fun with them. We're looking forward to having Tyler, also, when he gets a bit older. 

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    Smores party.

Continuing our tour of the northeast, we traveled two hours to eastern Delaware. This was our first time there so everything was new to us. We were very impressed with the farmland and beautiful beaches. No sales tax is pretty attractive also.

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  Rehoboth Beach.

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   Rehoboth Beach boardwalk on a Saturday.

Cape Henlopen St Park_DE_2262-EditCape Henlon State Park was once Fort Miles during WWII. Guarding the entrance to Delaware Bay.

   Cape Henlopen State Park

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   Wild horses at Assateague Island National Seashore (south of Ocean City, Maryland).

New Jersey is across the Delaware Bay. We took the Lewes-Cape May Ferry and saved a couple of hours of driving time.  

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   It costs $80 for us to take the ferry to NJ.

We stayed in Port Republic which is near Atlantic City and spent several hours on the famous Boardwalk, peeking in most of the casinos. The Boardwalk was active and vibrant, but several casinos have recently closed and I think the locals are concerned.

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   Atlantic City.

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   The Boardwalk at Atlantic City on a weekday.

AtlanticCty_2685_-EditThe Annual Sand Sculpture World Cup was in progress. Sculptures from all over the world competed.

  One of many spectacular sand sculptures on the beach at Atlantic City.

We took a drive to Trenton to see the Ellarslie Museum, which has a small collection of pottery made in Trenton.

_1388236We visited the Ellarslie Museum in Trenton to see a collection of American made Trenton pottery.

   Made by Ott & Brewer prior to 1893.

_1388244We visited the Ellarslie Museum in Trenton to see a collection of American made Trenton pottery.

   Made by American China Co. prior to 1894.

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   Capitol in downtown Trenton.

Next Month: New York City