We did “brush it off and go” and headed to Lewes, Delaware to get the Lewes/Cape May Ferry. (By the way, the roads were a little wet and a little icy in some spots, but really fine.) We got to the Ferry about an hour before departure as instructed, put our car in line, and then headed in to the Ferry Visitors’ Station to explore. When we went upstairs to take in the view and the ferry docking spot we got talking with a gentleman who works there. He is originally from New Jersey and now lives in Lewes. With the weather as a conversation starting point, we laughed about how in New Jersey and in New York this amount of snow would not close the schools. He said that the schools there would probably be closed both today AND tomorrow…for 3-4 inches of snow…and he was NOT kidding. He said this winter the schools had already been closed 9 or 10 days, and they had started adding an hour to each day to try to make the time up. We then had a lively conversation about Governor Christie, the prices of properties in the N.E., there, and in Myrtle Beach, etc. If Ladd and I had not excused ourselves, I think our new friend would still be chatting. Once the car was “settled” on the ferry Ladd and I went upstairs to sit inside the cabin. I was expecting just wooden benches in a drafty spot. Well, this ferry cabin had nice comfortable seats that looked relatively new. The seats in the center were in rows, but spaced well, facing two large-screen TVs. The seats by the windows were arranged six seats to a table. There was a fairly large “cafeteria” with bagels, shamrock pretzels, cereals, snacks, milks, juices, sandwiches, hot chocolate, cappuccino, coffee, etc. There was also a gift shop, (that I did NOT go in-ha!), and a bar in a separate room. Several people on the ferry headed for the bar for a “liquid lunch”. Ladd and I got coffee and relaxed and enjoyed the ocean views as we crossed to New Jersey. The hour and a half ride to Cape May was fun!
Ladd drove to a sub/sandwich place called “White House Sub Shop”, on Arctic Street in Atlantic City. (Ladd again had discovered this spot during one of his computer research sessions.) Since they were busy even at 3:30 we had to take a number, but it was not a long wait. Ladd ordered a HALF cheesesteak sub with mushrooms and onions. I ordered a HALF meatball sub with cheese. I am NOT exaggerating when I say the HALF subs were BIGGER than 99% of LARGE subs! I could not even finish my HALF sub. (I wish we had taken a picture of them, but we just “dug in” too quickly!) You might think it could not be possible to have yet another GREAT meal, but it’s true! (Ladd deserves the credit for all his restaurant research.) Any time you are around Atlantic City you should definitely go to the “White House Sub Shop” and see for yourself!
Then we checked into “Harrah’s Casino and Resort” in Atlantic City. Our room is large and overlooking the bay. After unpacking we went walking around and walking around and walking around…. The casino/resort is huge and filled with every kind of gambling, shops, restaurants, pool, bars, spa, etc. It is like a city unto itself, albeit an expensive “city” to live in – ha! For first-timers it is very easy to “get lost” here, and we did. Perhaps you are wondering if on St. Patrick’s Day the “luck of the Irish” was with us as we tried some slot machines. Well, the first two slot machines I tried would not work for me, and the machine said to push the button for “staff help”…HONEST! That should have been a sign to me to stop right there, but no quitter am I! Let me just say it is a VERY GOOD THING neither Ladd nor I are really “into” gambling. We each lost $20 and decided that was enough for this night. I don’t think they will be offering us free drinks or a free room as “high rollers”…LOL! I did consider trying just another few dollars but instead decided to “gamble” on a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Yum…I won!
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