LONGPORT and ABSECON BEACH via ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (OCT. 7, 2009)

Must’ve been a bit worn out this morning, ‘cause we slept in past eight…
Unheard of, but it sure felt good…
Besides, we didn’t have anything planned, other than to drive out to Absecon Beach and visit the little town of Longport (down at the very Southern tip of the Spit), and to do some clothes washing…
So… That’s what we did…
It rained overnight, so plants and grass got a bit of watering, which was good, I suppose… Don’t mind that as long as I don’t get wet…
Anyway, we were met with blue skies and abundant sunshine, when we stepped out of the trailer, but the wind was starting to pick up, which was a nuisance, but nothing we couldn’t handle…
Of course, in order to get to Longport, we had to go to Atlantic City, hook a right down Atlantic Avenue, and follow it to the end…
The “squalor” you encounter, as you come in to the City, doesn’t chase the Avenue for more than maybe a mile…
Then, for some reason (please excuse my ignorance here, ‘cause I’ve not done any research on any of this), “Things” become more “elegant:”
Streets are not rutted any more… They are now paved and striped with fresh paint…
Instead of driving in the shadow of the huge casinos, you’re forced to flip your sun visor down, so you can see where you‘re going…
There are no shabby looking pedestrians crossing willy-nilly in front of you - just waiting to get hit…
Instead, homes get bigger and better the further South you go…
There’s an air of wealth around you, and yet, you know you’re at the beach…
Things are elegant, but casual… You know what I mean?
It’s like you’ve been transposed into another world, and all is well…
I go on, don’t I? My goodness… Must’ve had too long a nap today (after we got home).
In any case, we spent quite some time running down and up the Spit…
Even took a little side trip to the Aquarium (in the North end)…
Truth be told, that was a necessary potty break for Luanne…
We didn’t want to pay megabucks for parking in a casino, just so she could spend five minutes to take care of business…
I know, I know… Cheap!
On our way home, we stopped for gas ($2.399/gal - cheapest so far), and then spotted a small pub and restaurant, “Skelly’s High Point” (in the town of Absecon), where we feasted on some pretty darn good sandwiches…
As I said, we took a nap, then Lu did some washing, while I plotted our course for tomorrow’s trip to Virginia…
That’s it… You’re once again brought up to speed… Take care, and keep checking on us!
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