Monday, October 12
Cape May, NJ
Another gorgeous day greeted us and after a breakfast repartee on the subject of the Nobel Peace Prize, we set out to appreciate the surrounding neighborhood that was fully adorned for fall.
Lunchtime found us on the patio at Gecko's in Carpenter's Square. The menu was very vegetarian friendly offering freshly prepared creations borrowed from Mexico, Central and South America and Native Americans.
The soup of the day was a smooth and spicy Butternut Squash topped with pecans and chopped cilantro.
I strolled back to the Abbey to spend the afternoon blogging. Two parlors were available for guests to use and I felt every bit the lady of the house as I sat at a graceful table in the bay window. Alas, no quill for me, just my trusty MacBook.
Denis perused the beachfront promenade for his next subject.
An Abbey tradition is for guests to gather on the veranda at 5 p.m for tea and tidbits. During this carefree afternoon get-together we shared our day's activities and offered recommendations for eating establishments. Jay, faithfully journaled these comments and will use them to guide future guests.
My guess, Jack Nicholson in Easy Rider?
Feeling refreshed, as one always does after a pleasant tea time, we set off to explore the Cape May Lighthouse before dark. This totally restored, 1859 vintage tower with 199 steps offers amazing views of the Jersey Cape.
Denis wanted to finish his sketch tonight, so we popped in and out of Mangia Mangia where we shared an order of Homemade Crepe Cheese Manicottis Florentine. Our waiter, Tony, was every bit the Jersey Boy.
The Cape May Beachfront
by
Denis
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