Up at 5:30 a.m. Three stops along the way. New way (or one part was new). One wrong turn would lead us into a ghetto area around Rutgers University, a $5.00 toll, and two more additional tolls for a total of $9.00. Some traffic but we made it to our destination, Avalon, New Jersey (The Shore) by 1:00…just in time for check in.
The rental is not your typical beach house. But it is a beautiful one. It has big rooms, bedroom suites with their own bathrooms, a house that reflects how much the owners love it and have maintained it so well. It’s a beautiful sturdy house with a lot of beach stories and memories held within its walls.
We made our way to the Acme Super Market and shop for the week’s groceries and necessities. Other short stops at the Avalon Grocery Store to items we have forgotten. Ice cream cones are a necessity after our dinner and a little shopping at the Five and Dime store. Even a small shopping trip to downtown Stone Harbor at night. Personally the shopping in Stone Harbor isn’t much fun. Too many rude tourists, who make me, want to go back to Avalon and never go back to downtown Stone Harbor.
We spent everyday at the beach. Sitting on the shore, some boogie boarding, others playing near the shore line and jumping over waves, while in between huge holes have been dug for water, and some beach castle walls are on the sides of the holes. Eventually the holes are one, long one and a few other kids have come over to jump over the hole with my own grandchildren.
The beach seems to be enough for my two sons and their families. It is definitely enough for me. The beauty of the ocean, the crashing of the waves, the blue skies and expansive sandy shore are enough. I always feel content and happy at the beach. I never tire of my surroundings at the shore.
Besides the beach vacation, we celebrated my granddaughter’s 11th birthday with dinner and a cake that I ordered from one of the stores. It was one of the best cakes that I have ever had. Judging by everyone else…they enjoyed it too since there were no leftovers. My youngest son got married at the beach in a simple and joyful ceremony. This was followed by dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Of course the week was over way too soon but then there is next year to look forward to for another beach vacation.
A wonderful vacation indeed. We had a really great time with you and definitely enjoyed the beach. Your blog just made me want to be back listening to the waves and watching the kids jump! Thanks for a great time. See you tomorrow! Jen
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