You'd be crazy not to explore the shore while in Jersey, so today that's exactly what I did! Often times people think of Seaside Heights, which is where MTV's Jersey Shore was filmed, but I decided to go to an area that still has the boardwalk and beach but doesn't have quite as many people milling around. My host family suggested I go to Point Pleasant Beach, which is about 20 minutes north of where I'm staying. I tell you it was beautiful! It was extremely hot out though....definitely rocking some sick tan lines now (and wishing I was rocking that aloe). I walked the entire boardwalk and then settled into the middle for a few hours, where all the main rides and attractions are. On the north end there are some cool little beach houses, there's even one that has speakers set up in the deck and plays Frank Sinatra constantly! This end also runs up to the inlet of the river so I watched the boats go in and out for awhile.
Back on the main drag, I had a blast playing some arcade games, and eating an absolutely delicious funnel cake (they get me every time). I also got to explore an aquarium they had there, and had fun looking at the marine life and watching the younger kids go on their tours.
I didn't win any big prizes or get a chance to swim in the ocean, but I had a great time just walking around and exploring the area. I'm glad I had the chance to visit the shore and relax a bit before I start with Habitat for Humanity tomorrow, but I am so pumped for this next part of my adventure!
I'll go into more detail tomorrow about my first day, but as an aside I'll be working with the A Brush With Kindness program through Habitat for Humanity tomorrow in Keansburg, NJ. Stay tuned for how it goes!Until Next Time,
Lisa
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