today nan took us (with our parents) on a tour of the northern NJ shore. we started out at the mount mitchell scenic overlook, the highest natural elevation on the atlantic seaboard, providing amazing views of sandy hook and NYC. then we visited the twin lights, learned about the invention of the fresnel lens, and climbed up the south tower for another overhead look. we rounded up the tour at fort hancock, a peak inside the lighthouse, a walk through the mortar battery, and a drive past the barracks. we were blessed with great weather, so time passed unnoticed.
i like seeing the easy relationship and friendly conversations that pass between both sets of parents and nan. i really have my mom to thank for that. we're lucky to have such a close-knit extended family, and i say 'lucky' because i know it's not always the same for others.
"the love of a family is life's greatest blessing." --unknown
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| view of sandy hook from mount mitchell scenic overlook |
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| nyc skyline |
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| original fresnel lens used in the twin lights lighthouse |
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| view from atop the south tower of the twin lights |
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| fort hancock lighthouse |
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