New Jersey
Jan 11, 2011 - Jan 20, 2011
(state #14)
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I added this map because it shows New York!
I can see Trenton, New Jersey, as I am crossing the Delaware.New Jersey State HouseNew Jersey State HouseThey fed me the most delicious soup on my whole journey.I met Robert, Tom and Charlie on the road in Trenton this morning. They knew about Steps To-Marrow from seeing the WCAU NBC news story. They will join Be The Match online.
Trenton
Jan 11th & 12th
Route 1, Lawrenceville to PrincetonPrinceton UniversityLizzie, Katie, Jake (back) Davey & Jade Rugh my hosts in Princeton. I have really enjoyed the children. They are full of life and love. What a special family. New BrunswickRaritan River, New Brunswick. Approximatley 54 miles to New York!
Lawrenceville
to New Brunswick
Jan 13th - 15th
Jay, Laura, Shannon, JP, Connor (back) and Martha my hosts in Bridgewater
I crossed over the Garden State Parkway on my way to ElizabethRahwayRahway RiverLindenMarquita Moreira from Rite Aid saw a story this morning on the news about how to join the registry & she is going to join! Mike & Mirtha Kopec met me for lunch in Elizabeth. I stayed at their B&B, The Garden Inn at Bee Rock, in Monterey, TN. They called me this morning on their way to NYC to arrange a visit on the road. It was great to see them again! This is our 3rd visit since I first met them in October.Jeana and Mirtha Elizabeth
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Edison
Rahway
        Linden
               Elizabeth
Jan 16th & 17th
Elizabeth to NewarkElizabeth to Newark Newark to Jersey CityThe Passaic River, Newark to Jersey CityHackensack River, Newark to Jersey CityMy first glimpse of NY from the the bridge over the Hackensack River
Elizabeth to Jersey City
(and my first peek at NY City!!)
Jan 19th
Lincoln ParkJersey CityAmy, Miriam, Elia and Bob (Roshi) from the Morning Star Zendo in Jersey City had me over for breakfast. What a beautiful gathering.The Sisters of Christian Charity St. Nicholas Convent ChapelWalking from Jersey City to New York on Palisade Ave, I can look over the Hudson River at New York City.Walking from Jersey City to New York on Palisade Ave, I can look over the Hudson River at New York City.Fire Fighter's Memorial Park in Union City.Beginning my walk across the George Washington Bridge, which will take me from New Jersey to New York!George Washington Bridge
Jan 19th & 20th, my final 2 days in
New Jersey
Sister Joann Marie, Sister Ellen, Sister Joanne and Sister Felice at the Sisters of Christian Charity St. Nicholas Convent,  Jersey City
The Hudson River with New Jersey on the right and New York on the left.  Midway across the bridge on January 20th Jeana enters New York,
her 15th and final state!!!
One last state border to cross..... New York!
My New Jersey hosts
Trenton Marriott Downton, Trenton    marriott.com
Howard Johnson Inn, Lawrenceville    hojo.com
Katie and Jake Rugh  (Lizzie, Jade and Davey), Princeton    see photo below
Jay and Laura Hennessey, Bridgewater    see photo below
Hilton Newark Airport Hotel, Elizabeth    www1.hilton.com
Sisters of Christian Charity, St. Nicholas Convent, Jersey City    see photo below
Lizzie, Katie, Jake (back) Davey & Jade Rugh my hosts in Princeton. I have really enjoyed the children. They are full of life and love. What a special family. HOST Jay, Laura, Shannon, JP, Connor (back) and Martha my hosts in Bridgewater. They were a lot of fun. Laura is friends with Terri Tomoff, whom I stayed with in Crofton, MD. HOST Sister Joann Marie, Sister Ellen, Sister Joanne and Sister Felice
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