Blogs from New Jersey, United States, North America - page 8

Over hearing some of the boys talking.... Day one quote: Boy #1: "Dude, tomorrow is going to be such a downer , we're going to visit war memorials." Boy #2: "yeah but they're all wars we won." They are too funny! ... read more

I was at the edge of the plane. I looked down and could see our planet, around 14000 feet down below. It was time for me to jump and feel the force of gravity, yet again in my life. This was the moment that I had been waiting for, for such a long time. I never intended to wait for so long. However, with me having no money, to skydiving companies facing legal problems, to my bookings getting cancelled due to bad weather; something or the other had always prevented me from doing this. Earlier in the day, I had woken up at six and had some fruits for breakfast. I then took the Path train to get to the 33rd street and the subway to get to the 42nd street of New York City. I ... read more

It's official! Royal Caribbean Oasis Class and Celebrity Solstice Class have given birth to a bouncing new ship christened Quantum of the Seas! They have definitely out wowed themselves with this magnificent vessel! The new cruise terminal in Bayonne made check-in a breeze without the traditional lineups. Plenty of agents all around the terminal to get you checked in. You get your key at the entrance to your room and a handy dandy wristband awaits you inside. No more wondering where to put that key card when in a bathing suit! The staterooms are beautifully designed with such well thought out storage spaces. And the virtual balcony concept eliminates that "claustrophobic concern" for those on a budget. The studio staterooms not only have a balcony, but can even accommodate a single parent and child at great ... read more

Everything is cleaned, closed up, and turned off. We are all packed and ready to go. This trip will be fascinating on so many levels.... read more

Bruce Springsteen does not have a star on Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles. But he has a guitar on E Street, Belmar The last few days of the summer vacation this year we made a short stop in New York. Emma flew home a few days earlier than Ake so Ake had a day when he could go do some sightseeing on his own. He decided to go to New Jersey. I thought, I want to go to New Jersey but where should I go? All I know of New Jersey comes from Bruce Springsteen's songs. Springsteen comes from New Jersey, has lived most his life in New Jersey and sings about New Jersey. In my views New Jersey is Springsteen and Springsteen in New Jersey. So I did what Magic Rat did, I went over the ... read more