12.05.2008
The detour off Route 22, which of course led to the wrong turn, was to Hellertown. I knew nothing of Hellertown, nor why I was going there. I was just intrigued that all these signs kept popping up letting me know where it was and how far... but not why. So I went the 3 miles down the single road to see what the hell was Hellertown. Just a small town with a BIG yellow sign that screamed CAVE TURN LEFT. So I did. I drove right by the place before I realized it, turned around and still wasn't sure I was there. Only signs for a Gem Shop and Souvenirs. I had to use the restroom so I went in and turned into a sucker and took the tour. It was a cave. With a wedding alter in case you care to get married in the cold. Some bad lighting. And lot's of dumbed down commentary for the kids. Should of saved the $10. But check out that foliage with dinosaurs!!! oooh. love it.
Labels: cave, New Jersey, Old Route 22, tourist trap
12.04.2008
Driving through Jersey on Route 22 wasn't all that interesting to photograph. I found it sad that so much of it looked just like everywhere else - Dunkin Donuts, 7-11s, pretty much strip mall hell. It wasn't until I was cruising along on I-78 that I spotted the above place, Bethlehem Graveyard, which isn't in, nor near Bethlehem, but somewhere between a bunch of small towns near Pattenburg. There isn't much information that I can find. Just a ruin of an old stone church that obviously was left years ago yet the small cemetery on the side is tended too. Flags in place. Looking closer, all three headstones are for the children of RJ & Alice Killgore. All died young, two in the same year. Time to start doing some research!
Labels: cemetery, Killgore, New Jersey, Old Route 22
12.02.2008
It's hard to keep up the motivation to shoot in this weather. I cannot jump on the bike and my feet will only get me so far. So last weekend I rented a car and drove down Old Route 22 to visit my brother. I was remembering a different road when I planned my route but it was still interesting. I was that driver you can't stand: break lights, coast...ooh, interesting, speed up - break lights... then between a cave and Quakertown I took a wrong turn. I love wrong turns but the sun was going down and I needed to get to Reading, time to just drive. I'll post a few more images this week, but this is where I started... good ol' Jersey.
Labels: Danny's HyWay, Jersey, Old Route 22
