Central Park to Liberty Bell

April 8 – Playing Tourist in Princeton area

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Post date April 14, 2014
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Hotel van took us the 13 miles to Washington Crossing State Park (in NJ) from where we walked via bridge to Washington Crossing Historic Park (in PA). We learned that for 61 years, except for two when bad weather made it unsafe, 100’s (all in uniform) have participated in a reenactment of the Christmas Day 1776 crossing. They reenact at 1:00 pm in order to spend rest of Christmas Day with families and friends.

So, how was YOUR Christmas, George?

At Princeton University some enjoyed Edvard Munch exhibit, docented by artist Cheryl. Others found the Princeton Public Library and thrift shops. Most of us took a tour of the campus. Super-enthusiastic sophomore Niclole told us Princeton has 5500 under graduate students and 2500 grad students and 70 miles of shelves of books. She illustrated the distance by saying, “So if two people started walking at the same time, one heading for New York City and the other walking the route of the shelves, the person walking to New York would finish first.”

Our group giggled at the idea WALKING to New York!

Enjoy the pics.

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We crossed the Delaware the easy way: via bridge – in 2014.

We reflect on having crossed the Delaware.

Checking out Washington Crossing the Delaware.

Huge tiled wall inside Princeton Public Library – need to Google it to learn more.

Sculpture by somebody with spire in the circle.

We await in front of the yellow house our shuttle from Princeton U. back to our Hotel Clarion.

Keith and Barb to scout the route tomorrow from Princeton to PHL.

Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze, MMA-NYC, 1851

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April 7 – Strolling down the Raritan Canal trail

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Post date April 14, 2014
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Enjoy the pics of yet another grand day led by Captains du Jour Diane, Louise, Cheryl.

BestFeedForward, aka Kathy

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Harvey and Harry photograph the group at Six Mile Run Parking lot.

Scotties on long leashes on Delaware & Raritan Canal trail.

Daffodils. Fireplace is not operational.

Umbrella = gift from Blanch on the 70th when we walked from Boston to New York.

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Nice kitty

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April 6 – Heading to the trail

Post author By Kathy
Post date April 12, 2014
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OK, Joyce, you ask what’s the funniest that happens each day. Here goes.

In Bound Brook where we were taking a break, a woman wondered what our group was all about. When we told her that to celebrate two 75th birthdays we were walking from New York to Philadelphia, she asked, Oh, what’s going on there?

Methinks she’d not heard that quotation about the journey being more important than the destination!

Enjoy the pics.

BestFeetForward, aka Kathy

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Our room # at Hampton Inn in Harrison, NJ – love the whimsical pics on doors and in elevators.

Ready to walk from Dunellen Station to Six Mile Run Trail Parking.

I had to explain to this California girl that these thin poles with flags indicate to snow plows there’s a hydrant under the snow.

South Bound Brook – on Delaware & Raritan Canal – settle 1681.

We follow the Yellow Brick Road into Manville

Reflection on the Delaware & Raritan Canal.

Causeway on the Delaware & Raritan Canal.

Mileages to…along the Delaware & Raritan Canal.

Another Reflection on the Delaware & Raritan Canal.

Plaque for Blackwells Mills Canal House.

Historic Blackwells Mills Canal House – circa 1835.

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April 5 – Walking in the sun again

Post author By Kathy
Post date April 11, 2014
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Today we took train from Newark Penn Station to Cranford to resume where we left off last night. A five-library day today: Cranford, Garwood, Scotch Plains, Plainfield, Dunellen.

Walk led by entertaining Co-captains du Jour Harry and Marjorie.

Enjoy the pics.

BestFeetForward, aka Kathy

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In front of Newark Penn Station on our way to Cranford.

So walking isn’t the only way to get to Dunellen?

Team Liberty Bell at Garwood Public Library.

First Methodist Church in Westfield, NJ. The city owns and maintains the clock.

Splitting the bill at Darby Road Pub in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Prince Harry plants one on Lady Marjorie.

Triplets planning route for next day when they will be Captains du Jour.

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April 4 – A little rain must fall

Post author By Kathy
Post date April 10, 2014
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Today we walked from Hampton Inn, in Harrison, NJ (Harrison named after our 9th President) to Clarendon, NJ. A three-library day: Newark, Hillside, Union + little neighborhood “freelance” library. Lunch at Mark Twain Diner in Union. Bought Blood of an Aries by Linda Mather for 25 cents at Union Public Library. Appropriate for this group which includes 5 Aries.

Enjoy the pics.

BestFeetForward, aka Kathy

Barbara checks out little neighborhood library.

Cheerful color in a depressed neighborhood.

We dined at Mark Twain Diner in Union, NJ.

We end the April 4 walk in Cranford, NJ.

Our Hampton Inn on the Passaic River in Harrison, NJ.

Sign in other elevator at Hampton Inn, Harrison.

In elevator of Hampton Inn, Harrison, NJ.

Barb figures out Keith’s disfunctional ringer.

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April 3 – A sunny day in New York

Post author By Kathy
Post date April 9, 2014
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I was born April 3, 1939, on Doris Day’s 15th birthday. This year how ever she spent her 90th couldn’t possibly have topped the celebration of my 75th with 12+ fun friends “doing” Manhattan as the kickoff for our walk from Central Park to the Liberty Bell. Thank you, thank you, You Funny Fit Friends.

Enjoy the pictures.

Best Feet Forward, aka Kathy

April 3 birthday kids – Al and Kathy with the Tall Green Lady as some kids from Japan told us they were going to visit.

Group on steps of New York Public Library.

Seven Perfectionists in need of a Sermon.

In front of Apple store with our Apples including a real one!

Olmsted…Way…made us Seattle-ites feel at home.

Enjoying Alice in Wonderland in Central Park.

Loeb’s Boathouse in Central Park where we had a kickoff luncheon.

Abbey Road Beatles mug in front of Dakota where John Lennon was murdered.

Prince Harry photographing Columbus at Columbus Circle.

On the High Line. Notice poster: The French Aristocracy never saw it coming either.

We looked for the Miracle on 42nd Street

We head to our hotel from Penn Newark across the Passaic in Harrison.

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Sidewalks of New York

Diane_NY — **Times Square extraordinaire!**

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In case you might be wondering…..

Post author By Kathy
Post date April 7, 2014
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Many have noticed that the blog about our walk from Central Park to Liberty Bell started but remains in “embryonic” condition. We know! Today, our fifth day of walking 13-14 miles per day, no time remained at the end of the day to blog. But Techie/Blogmaster Al to the Rescue. He’ll do the postings for whatever we send him.

Al will organize our postings and pictures by date, starting when we began the walk in Manhattan/Central Park on April 3.

We’re taking the day off tomorrow from walking. To be tourists in Princeton: to Washington’s Crossing, art tour of the Princeton University Art Museum by Artist/Historian Cheryl, and a walking tour of the campus. Full day.

And then it’s “on the road again” for four more days ending at the Liberty Bell in PHL. For Celebratory Luncheon at City Tavern where we’ll dine on the site where George Washington and cronies dined.

Stay tuned. We’re happy that anyone cares about what a good time we’re having.

BestFeetForward, aka Kathy

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Great Trail

Post author By Annie
Post date April 7, 2014
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