Absecon Creek

Absecon is one of those words that keeps popping up in this area.  There is Absecon Proper, a small town on the mainland, Absecon Island, that encompasses the towns of Atlantic City, Margate, Ventnor, and Longport, and little places like Absecon Creek.

The Creek itself is not what it used to be.  Once upon a time, they build ships on this body of water, launching them out Absecon Bay and then off to places unseen.  Today it is a small tidal and freshwater creek, choked off by the Dams that supply water to Atlantic City.  As such, it's height ebbs and flows with the tide.

Except for the noise of traffic as you pass under four bridges. (Route 30, Train tracks, Ohio Ave, and New Road) you would never know how close to civilization you are.  It really is a relaxing little paddle through some very pretty marshes with all the wildlife you would suspect is there. 

Unfortunately I had a camera issues this time around.  One didn't charge and one shut off after five minutes.  I did still have my small handheld nikon that doubles as a video camera, so everything is from that.  As such, this is just a short video and my first to include music.

Next time I promise the cameras will work properly.