Sunday

I think I have another favorite spot in New Jersey, or at least a great alternate. The high waters of the Delaware have lately flooded over the place I usually go, so it's not the ideal place to sit and relax. So, this weekend, I decided to stop off at the park I passed when I drove past a few weeks ago on the way to Frenchtown. It's called Bull's Island State Park, and it has a great location in between the towns of the area - 8 miles to Frenchtown, 3 to Stockton (across the river from Dilly's, where you can get a milk shake if you want to defeat the point of exercise), and a further 3 to Lambertville - making it a perfect starting point for bike rides. So, once I get my mountain bike set to go, or buy a new one, I'll know where to go.
I like the whole park, really. It's an island in the middle of the river, and there is a rather long pedestrian bridge over one part. A great place to sit and watch time flow by.
A simple pleasure: on Saturday, I walked over the bridge into the tiny town of Lumberville and explored. There is a general store, so I went to grab a drink. I had what I think was one of the best root beers I've ever had as I stood over the river under the bright sun. Perfect timing, too, as I really needed a simple pleasure.
I went to the Shad Fest in Lambertville on Sunday. Took me forever to find parking, as the place was cah-rowded! I gotta tell you, I love spring in New Jersey. I've been wondering whether I want to pack the bags and head back to Fla., but it's days like this that keep me here. Well, for the time being anyway.