At the beginning of the summer, some friends of ours moved from Massachusetts to New Jersey. So, over the Labour Day weekend, we hopped on the train and went to visit them. Nothing beats a good long weekend getaway to see good friends!
***Backstory: Ted and John knew each other way back when during their undergrad days at the University of Victoria. Life happens, as it does and John went off to Quebec where he met and married his wife, Marie-Eve. They ultimately moved to the Boston area several years ago. When we moved here in 2013, luckily for me, Ted and John reconnected and we all became friends. John and Marie-Eve also have two very adorable little girls who are always a hoot to hang out with. ***
The weekend happened to coincide with the US Open so there was a day where John and Ted went to New York to watch some of the tournament while the ladies spent the day checking out a local farmer's market (which I love) and the local swimming pool where Sophie got to showcase what she had learned after a summer of swimming lessons.
A definite highlight of our first and very short visit to New Jersey was a visit to the Liberty Science Center -- lots to do and see and it was very interactive! There is an Infinity Climber (above), a suspended play space and a favourite of Sophie's.
There were also some animal displays, which to my delight, included this tortoise.
From the outdoor spaces of the Science Center, New York City's skyline was clearly visible.
We also took a walk through part of Liberty State Park and peered at the Statue of Liberty...
...and New York City across the way.
We took the Amtrak home and had a bit of time at Penn Station where we got some good ol' people watching in.
'Til next time, Nuje.
