Sunday, July 24, 2011

Lewes. DE to Egg Harbor.NJ

July 24
60 miles

We had a wonderful breakfast at the Virden Center at 7 am. Before leaving Ken adjusted the stem on Sean's bike. At 8a.m. we rode to the ferry terminal. Boarding was at 9.

The trip on the ferry took about 80 minutes from Lewes to a port in NJ.

Ken working on Sean's bike. Ken had suggested to lower the stem on Sean's bike



Gathering outside the Virdon Center


Ready to leave


Lining up to board the ferry



Parking our bikes on the ferry before the cars are loaded



We left the ferry at about 11 am on the NJ side. This meant we were getting a late start. Once navigating out of the ferry area we started riding on the Cape May High Point Bike Route. The first main road was very busy. We hit the first town at about 12 pm. at a coffee place. Sean and I were riding with Kim, Karen, Ziva and Susan.


Nearing the New Jersey sign

A long stretch in southern New Jersey


Once we got to Mays Landing everyone stopped at the McDonald's for a cold drink. Both Kim and Ed had flats.

Nearing Mays Landing



Bikes parked outside McDonald's



Since there was no lodging near the trail Nancy booked rooms at Egg Harbor Township (8 miles to the east). We got there around 4 pm. and everyone was tired. Just after Sean and I got to
our room it started raining. The rain lasted about 1 hour.
Bike trail to Egg Harbor Township


Others arrived later. At about 7 we walked about 1/4 mile to dinner. Nancy and Ken treated us to dinner at an Italian restaurant called "A Taste of Italy". Great food. However, we didn't leave the restaurant until around 9:30 pm.

We didn't hit the sack until 10 pm which is late. I think everyone was exhausted. This day seemed like a very long day.

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