Beach Time Cape May (Part One)

It's been a while since my last post, mainly because the summer has a tendency to fly by while there is little time for reflection and writing even with the longer days. Recently, part of our family took a brief  trip to Cape May, NJ. Our family has grown up going there and we love the laid back vibe, the beaches, and the Victorian architecture. This shark head on the side of a bait and tackle shop, is one of the first things you notice after coming over the bridge into Cape May. Maybe not the most welcoming but we always knew it meant that we were officially on beach time!

One of the most unique things about Cape May are the stunning Victorian houses throughout the town. From B&Bs to family owned homes there are some terrific architectural treasures.

When was the last time you saw a gas light? They are all throughout the town and look really pretty at night.

The Mainstay is one of our favorite properties. The afternoon tea is really nice.

Porches are everywhere in Cape May. This house has a top and bottom porch that wraps around....great ocean breeze too.

When we arrived it was cloudy with a little rain but we still went to the beach! This is the view from our porch. Turned out to be a sunny afternoon.