June 27-28, Cape May, NJ
We see the McGrath's off on their trip back to Hickory, NC. We get some fuel and leave Philadelphia about 11am on a hazy day with a heat index of 95+. We motor by the Battleship "New Jersey" which is moored on the Camden, NJ waterfront, just across from Philadelphia. (We missed the Jimmy Buffett concert in Camden on the waterfront last night; did not know it was going on until too late,)
We go past several large ships underway as we head south past Wilmington toward Cape May, NJ.
The "Ship John Shoal Light" marks a shallow spot in the middle of the Delaware River. It is a little cooler as we get into the wider part of the Delaware River and begin getting the ocean breeze.
Our trip to Cape May was about 90 miles and we tried to time our trip to catch the outgoing tide. We were somewhat successful, sometimes reaching 18 knots (we normally cruise at 15). Seas were 2-3 feet from the C & D Canal entrance to Cape May. We arrived in Cape May about 4:30 so our trip took 5 and 1/2 hours. We will sleep well tonight.
We switch marina's and Ron and Cathie join us for our second night in Cape May. They have a rental car and so the four of us tour the town. Very nice old homes, walking area downtown and lots of tourists on a hot day. Owens camera is on the boat (so no pictures). 
posted by KOKOMO II @ 7:35 PM
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1 Comments:
Hello there Mom and Dad! What a wonderful time we shared with you over the past five days. We are sorry to leave you but John and I both bo feel like we are on a boat, so for the time being we think of you often!! :) We all have out different favorite moments I though I would share...Christopher loved the Independence Hall tour, Jack loved playing in the park with those old fashioned toys, Ryan loved listening to stories from the "Once Upon a Nation" story tellers, Tommy loved sitting on the front of the boat while we cruised, Gracie liked seeing the Liberty Bell with Grandma and Grandpa, John loved sights on the water and Julie loved sailing into the harbor of Philly (WOW!), playing cards (21) and eating appetizers on the boat, and the final date night with mom and dad at Budakan.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for a happy and memorable time on the big boat with Grandma and Grandpa. We will cherish our memories with you!!
Lots of Love,
Julie and John, Christopher, Jack, Ryan, Tommy and Gracie
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