Welcome to the Garden State

My "idea" of NJ was that it was all like Newark - concrete, industrial & iron bound. Boy was I wrong!! I mean, NJ is called the Garden State. We have awesome tomatoes & corn. I live in a rural county with a lot of state land with so many places to visit, you'd be surprised. I wanted to share some of those things with you. It might inspire you to come see how great NJ is & maybe even see me!!! Maybe we could even do a little touristing together!

First, let me just say that the NJ is wonderful. The beaches are nice, the ocean is there, it's just glorious. These are some pictures I have taken while I was down the shore, which by the way, is what people in NJ say. They don't go to the beach, they go down the shore.

The next pictures I'm going to share with you are from Luna Parc. It's a local artist's home, his name is Ricky Boscarino. It reminds me of Beetlejuice. It's lovely & disturbing all at the same time. Luna Parc is only open twice a year & for free. It is Mr. Boscarino's home. He asks for donations, I believe the last request was for glass Mrs. Butterworths syrup bottles, he is/was intending on making a tribute Mrs. Butterworth out of her bottles. I've included just a few of the pictures I took. Feel free to check out the website for Luna Parc. You will not be disappointed!!! I do think *some* of the jewelry is beautiful. Some things, well, as you will see, are for those who have eclectic tastes. The website does have more of the items for sale. I'd love to know what you think!

This is a ring he made

Unfinished Vase which I just loved



And you thought balls could only hang from your trailer hitch!!! You can dangle them from your ears too!!



This is from inside his bathroom. Everyone who visits Luna Parc asks what you think about the bathroom.

My next set of pictures are from the Camden Aquarium. I do believe Camden has been referred to as the murder capital of the US. Anyway, the Aquarium is really nice. It's right across the water from Philadelphia. Jay & I had a really enjoyable time there, worth the ride!

They have several touch tanks in the aquarium, a jelly fish touch tank being one of them!!!

My last set of pictures are from local hikes I've taken. Most have been in Stokes State Forest. I prefer to hike in the spring & fall. Less bugs, better temperatures, just nice all around.

Highpoint Monument, the highest point in the state of NJ

Highpoint again

Tillmans Ravine













Buttermilk Falls

The top of Buttermilk Falls

That concludes my photo documentation of some of the great places in NJ to visit. I have learned to love NJ, a lot. I don't think I'd ever move away from here. Don't get me wrong, I do not forget my roots & there are some things I say or do because they are what make me who I am. I've now become a blend of one person, from one great place, now living in a new great place.

Enjoy!

Elizabeth