More Atlantic City

Thursday, June 21, we stayed close to the marina and did boat chores.  Friday, even though the temperature was going to climb into the 90's, we decided to climb the 228 steps to the top of the Absecon Lighthouse tower.  Back on the Jitney bus:

Absecon Light:

Can you pick out our boat?

We had decided we'd wander in and out of casinos to admire the decor (really-we don't gamble), picturing that these casinos would be like those in Vegas, where the lobby decor is stunning and each one rivals the next.  Here, not so much.  The exteriors of the buildings are elaborate and over-the-top, but inside are mostly storefronts and restaurants and then the slot machines start.  One note-ATM's here give $100.00 bills.  What a surprise, as we waited for the 10 twenties!

We were chased indoors by thunderstorms.  Here you can sit in a beach chair with your feet in the sand 3 floors above the actual beach:

Our next boat:

Our plan is to stay close to the boat tomorrow, do some more chores, then leave Monday to finish the NJICW and stay at the northern end until a good day comes to cross to New York Harbor.