Having lived in the UAE for so long amidst skyscrapers,date palms and the vast desert along the highways, I simply love living in New Jersey with so much nature around me.In Abudhabi, everytime we needed to relax away from the hustle bustle of the city, we would head off to the Corniche.The sight of the calm waters and the soothing sound of the sea would fill us with serenity.There is seating arrangement with round tables and benches in a dome like structure constructed at a distance from each other.Usually, armored with roller blades,bicycle,badminton rackets and KFC/South Indian snacks, we would head off to the Corniche for a lovely family time together on most weekends.
I miss the Corniche/the beach in New Jersey.However, the lovely parks with breautiful lakes and greenery gives me the same pleasure I used to feel at the Corniche.
The first thing I noticed on my way from the airport was the license plates on which New Jersey was nicknames as the Garden State.I thought it was due to the lovely greenery all over New Jersey.Apparently, it isn't so.Its so called because it was nicknamed by some mayor who thought NJ was a great place to enjoy with Pennsylvania on one end and NY on the other.History can be funny yeah especially on retrospect.I'm not a big fan of history so no more history lessons for the day :P
I usually do not realize when I'm feeling restless or moody for a while that all I need is lovely nature to enjoy and just totally relax.I have had enough of shopping malls and NY and restaurants for a while.I had been bugging my husband all weekend for something different.He took me to the mall thinking I needed some retail therapy (wink wink ) LOL But I came back totally unsatisfied with the experience.
On a random totally spur of the moment thought we headed to the highway.My hubby recalled seeing a sign somewhere on the highway for the scenic overlook.And here we are :D
This place on the Morristown/ Somerville highway is called the Scenic Overlook.Its basically a rest area and trespassing after sunrise is not allowed.We drove up on the mountain.WHOA !!
It was breathtaking.We were on the mountain top sometime before sunset.The air felt slightly chilly.But it felt so good to be on a mountain and breathing the fresh air.
You can see the highway down there.
There were thousands of trees in sight.Now I know why its known as the Garden State ;)
We walked towards the fence looked down straight at the highway.By the way,it read "trespassing not allowed" :~ It was just meant as a rest area.There were 2/3 cars in the parking lot.Both the drivers were "resting" in the rest area.They were actually reading.Another guy was just sitting and looking around.We were the only ones who were walking around and taking pictures like this was one of the seven wonders of the world :P LOL
This was the end where there was no fence.My husband was scared I was gonna slip and fall.I still managed to take one quick picture.
WHOA !!!
We were so high up there.We looked straight down at the highway.
Later on, another couple drove in.They also took pictures along the fence overlooking the highway.The lady was super sweet and offered to take our pictures.She said we looked lovely together and wanted to take more pictures.She made my day.Its so hard to come by such friendly people.
That was a lovely view of the sunset.
There's only 2/3 pictures more, I promise.
That was after the sun had set in and my last picture.
On the way down.
It was a weekend spent wonderfully.A refreshing start for the week ahead :)
4 comments:
Fall colors are always a beautiful treat to the eyes. I was also amazed to witness the scenic beauty of this time of the year when I was new to Canada. Subhanallah!
"...trespassing after sunrise is not allowed." So you trespassed!
But it was definitely worth it! The view looks breath taking, and so relaxing :)
@ Mona : I know what you mean.My hubby has been to Calgary and he tells me its a beautiful place.In fact, he's told me Vancouver is a favorite honeymoon destination with a lot of Americans.
And subhanAllah during fall you see so many different colors around you...SubhanAllah.
@Nadia : LOL you know Nadia I wanted to make sure and we asked a guy who was already parked in his car.He was like it isn't sunset yet so who cares.
Thats the attitude man (wink wink).We South Asians are always ultra careful about stepping the line LOL
Pretty sunset! I used to live in Morristown, NJ many years ago ... you've helped bring back some great memories :)
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