New Jersey {50 States of Yoga}

 

I drove and drove and drove through the backroads of northern New Jersey.  Through small towns, through forests, along lakes, along farmlands.  Everytime I hear someone bad mouth New Jersey I cringe.  I used to cringe because I know the New Jersey side of the Delaware River.  Lambertsville.  Frenchtown.  And I love these areas.  They're so beautiful and green and wild.  And now I cringe because I know upstate NJ.  The rolling hills.  The corn fields.  The old farmhouses.  I know there are less desirable areas of New Jersey, but every state has a dark side and NJ gets a bad rap.  But off my high horse and back to New Jersey.

New York {50 States of Yoga}

New Hope, PA
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I awoke quite early and began my double state day by driving from PA across the state of New Jersey to Goshen, New York.  The plan was to drive there on highways, but I can't resist a little detour through New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ.  These 2 little towns that hug opposite sides of the Delaware River are charming.  Filled with antique stores, eclectic second-hand shops, and a charisma that I have found bewitching.  Since my husband brought me the first time, 5 years ago, I have returned every time we've visited Bucks County, PA since.  So, even though I didn't have time to stop and stroll the streets of New Hope and Lambertville this time, I did enjoy the quick drive through their quiet, early morning streets.