Quilt 73

 Rainbow of Jewels

A Paddling Adventure in New Jersey

Today's high was 67 degrees with 10-15 mph winds.  We wanted to paddle but didn't want a super long drive and needed to stay out of the wind.  We decided to try the Barnegat division of the Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.  It is farther north than the Brigantine division we have paddled in the past, putting in at Scott's Landing.  Google maps showed what might be a good place to put in at the end of Stafford Avenue in Manahawkin.  But when we got there the road was closed and possibly will be in the future.  Then we tried Beach Ave but a large gate stopped us well before the marsh.  We finally put in at the Barnegat Township Municipal Dock and headed south into the marsh.  We paddled about 6 1/3 miles.

After the paddle we had a nice dinner on the patio of Sun Harbor Seafood and Grill right near the dock.

Back in New Jersey

We have been back in New Jersey three weeks now and have spent many hours in doctors appointments and house repair.  Today was our first New Jersey Symphony concert, which was marvelous.  And our seats in Box K in the first tier at NJPAC are about as far removed from everyone else as one could be so we felt very safe Covid-wise.  Then we got to watch this marvelous sunset on the way home.