LEWES, DELAWARE

The first town in the first state, Lewes, Delaware offers many tourist type things to do but to really appreciate the place, I like to see it for what it really is, an agricultural economy near the ocean.

There is your typical wildlife.....and your not so typical wildlife.

One of the best parts of any vacation is not having to cook. A couple of nights of fresh salads made with goodies from the produce stands is always a favorite. There are also annual treats. I've learned to avoid the national chains (poor service, mundane meals) and the specialty restaurants (overpriced) and stick to the places that I know will always have good food, good service, and reasonable prices. Two of these that we go to every year are the Longneck Diner and Casapulla's Subs. Both are located on the backside of strip malls and not particularly eye-catching but they are so good that they can rely on word of mouth advertising. One highly recommended chain is Royal Farms convenience store for their fresh chicken!

I come home well-rested and well-fed!