Delaware Water Gap

A few years after my wife and I were married, we found ourselves driving through the Delaware Water Gap on our way home from a friend’s cabin. I immediately fell in love with the location, but have never been in a position to return and actually enjoy it. That is, until yesterday. Our neighbor, and…

Crossing Bridges

Surprise! Today we have a special bonus post! Last night my neighbor and I took advantage of an absolutely stunning evening to do something I’ve wanted to do ever since I moved to Palmyra. We walked the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge into Pennsylvania. Because we both share photography as a hobby we took our cameras. The Sun…

Bank Avenue, a South Jersey gem

Down by the border of sleepy Riverton, NJ is one of the most lovely spots in South Jersey. It’s hidden out in the open, literally, as everyone coming over the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge can glimpse it during their free entry into the state 1. This spot is, appropriately, nestled along the Delaware River – it’s called…

On Board a Galleon

Yesterday I headed back down the Camden Waterfront to get a closer look at some of the tall ships which sailed into the Philly area on Thursday. The experience wasn’t quite as fun as I was hoping. We only got to one side of the river, and the ships I really wanted to see were…

The Tall Ships come to Philly

Yesterday I wrote my sermon, finished up some projects I needed to get done, and hopped on a train with my wife to see the Tall Ships come up the Delaware. It was a fantastic time. I didn’t get to stay for the entire parade, and am bummed by what I had to miss, but…

Delaware Sunset – Beauty after Nature’s Violence

Last night I was in attendance for a Riverview Estates board meeting. As the Board Room is in the basement in the farthest corners of the home we were only vaguely aware of the massive storm which ripped through our area, spawning at least one tornado. When we finished the meeting it was still light…