The Cape May Lewes Ferry -- more than transportation.

Photo from Flickr by MadBuster75

I love the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Always have. It's a part of my "childhood at the beach" memory. Back in the 60's the ferries were less refined than today -- bigger, heavier and louder, and the best part of the trip was watching them try to dock. The captain would reverse engines and swing the back around in the attempt to try and ease it into the slip. On both sides of the slip were large telephone pole posts that were his bumpers as he eased forward. Our hope was that he would hit them hard and loud and we would stand on the side of the ship and position ourselves right in front of the collision for the best effect; it created the sound of an old, swinging door but very loud.

My buddy, Billy, and I would hitchhike the 6 miles from Rehoboth to Lewes, catch the ferry to Cape May, and hitchhike north as far as we could, before returning for the last ferry home. I know it is hard to believe, but there is a good chance we were not wearing shoes, and as good of a chance we weren't older than 13 years. Imagine letting your kids do that today.

I still enjoy the trip about once a year from Lewes to Cape May and back, about an hour each way, and enjoy the salt air on my face.

It's a beautiful ride, even without the black smoke.

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