Atlantic City

A very welcoming sight after three hours of really rolling seas - the Absecon Lighthouse ( 171 feet ) as we enter Atlantic City. Nana spent the entire time concentrating on the horizon and breathing slowly and deeply. After an hours nap the sensation of rolling had subsided and we are ready to explore - in the rain! 

The Jitney bus will take you right into the city for $2.50 a person and will drop you off at any of the many casinos surrounding the area and of course the boardwalk. We decided on the Tropicana - only because it’s raining and it’s the last stop. While strooling inside we discover that there is an IMAX theatre. We are in perfect time to watch the 2pm show which was a fantastic documentary on The Blue Angels. 

A wonderful sunset behind the MGM casino. Our neighbor Snow Goose a Nordic Tug flies the Loopers Burgee. They are on their way to complete the loop. 

Sunday May 19th 

Another dull cold day so we decide to rent a car and get some groceries etc. On Friday we discovered that the sump pump was no longer working in the shower which meant that we could also not use the sink,  as it drains into the same system. Having the car meant we could take a trip to West Marine to see if they had the pump and flapper. We were in luck. The afternoon was spent fixing the system and after several hours the job was done.
A proud Nandad ready to apply for his plumbing and electrical license! 

And here is the finished project. Ignore the water and black stains - which we were unable to remove! 

After two Laydays we are ready to proceed. Tomorrow Tuesday New Horizon will cruise into the New Jersey Intracoastal for the first time. This will mean we will not take the ocean route so the weather should be more favorable. The route is noted for its shoaling and shallow areas however as NH has a four foot draft we will be optimistic. We will cruise Grassy Bay, Long Beach Island, Little Egg Harbor, Barnegat Bay, Tom's River, Point Pleasant/ Brielle and Manasquan. We have reservations at Hoffmans Marina and plan to leave early in the morning. It should be quite the adventure.

Farley State Marina / Golden Nugget is directly beside the casino. Here is Nandad in the shadow of the showcase where the Golden Nugget is on display. 

While relaxing in the Pilot house Nana noticed the almost full moon and when she went to check it out again she noticed it was low in the sky and was changing color !! What was Nana drinking or smoking ! Under further investigation it was noted that the moon had remained in her spot and the ball/ sphere that was changing color was on the top of The Ocean Casino! Boy was Nana relieved.