New Jersey and beyond!

After leaving Staten Island Chris and I made our way to our friend Sheila's house. We met Sheila on our African overland trip and decided to gatecrash at her lovely home by the beach!

With Sheila outside her lovely home

Sheila has covered possibly more of the globe than we have, actually heading into the Scandanavian countries, where we've left those for another time.

Our week at Sheila's was just what the Dr ordered... we could head down to the beach when we wanted or just stay in the house relaxing. Where the house is located is in an area called Ocean Grove and it was lovely walking around and seeing the various Victorian architecture in the beautiful homes. Ocean Grove is rooted in Methodist Heritage and you are surrounded by, but not overwhelmed by the Christian influence.

One of the concert venues and the old fashioned canvas tents on the right

After our stay with Sheila, we headed to Boston on the Bolt Bus - a bus which if booked in plenty of time costs $1!! But we paid $!2 each for a 5 hour bus journey which had free wifi, power points and lovely black leather seats! Luxury!!!

So we had a full day in Boston (which we plan to return to after our road trip) which we frequented the tourist spot of the 'Cheers' bar, walked the lovely Beacon Street and across to MIT! We just enjoyed walking all the less touristy streets and seeing the locals in the park etc.

Oh yes, we just had to be tacky

And go in and have a drink - sorry Patter!

Now, Chris and I are in New Hampshire... that's another blog for another day. Needless to say, we're having a ball!