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Below: we're guessing this was the original sign for the now very prestigious inn.
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Views of the Navasink River in Red Bank, NJ from the Molly Pitcher Inn.
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Above & below: some of the McMansions on the river - one of them could be Bon Jovi's...or not. Bruce Springstien lives inland in Colts Neck so these aren't his!
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And on to Pennsylvania...
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The Susquehanna River north of Harrisburg:
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Above: a sun dog glowing as we headed up the mountains westward towards home.
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The Boalsburg Steer - atop Kelly's Restaurant. This is a vivid milestone for everyone in Centre County! To us, it means we're almost home...
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And finally, sunset as seen from our front yard.
3 comments:
Love your photos of rural PA, Pat! I grew up in Pittsburgh, and they made me homesick. I've not lived in PA since I graduated from college, and have seldom been back because I no longer have family there. I'm going to send my mom a link to your blog, too... I think she'll enjoy it as well. Thanks!
Well, now here is a comment from Mom! Susan suggested I look at your blog photos, and they are truly wonderful. We consider ourselves Pennsylvanians,too, but haven't lived there in a long time. I will continue to look for more of your photos, though, as with Susan, they made me very homesick!
Hi Pat!
I used to live within walking distance of the BULL - Boalsburg has not changed much since I left in '85 - we were back for a visit in Dec.
Still miss Central PA!
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