{"id":4962,"date":"2021-11-20T22:21:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-21T05:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marvista.com\/Yukiko\/?p=4962"},"modified":"2021-11-21T19:28:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T02:28:50","slug":"4962","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marvista.com\/Yukiko\/en\/archives\/4962","title":{"rendered":"Road Trip to East Coast \uff5e New Jersey & New York \uff5e"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We said goodbye to Cape Cod and drove towards New Jersey<\/strong> to see my husband’s brother and his family and relatives. We left Cape Cod on July 3<\/strong> before the Independence Holiday. We drove 260miles and about 7 hours, including rest.\u00a0 We used Interstate 195 and 95. And we crossed two states, Rhode Island and Connecticut.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A sign of Rhode Island.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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We drove towards New Jersey in heavy rain.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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A sign told us that we entered the state of Connecticut.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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My husband’s brother suggested that we visit a museum called “Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center,” which explains native Indian culture and history.<\/span><\/p>\n

During this road trip, when we stopped in Oklahoma, I knew that the Cherokee tribe was forced to move to Oklahoma by the government in the past. (Please check the Oklahoma version, which I posted in June.) Here, between Connecticut, and New Jersey, there was a tribe called \u00a0Mashantucket Pequot Tribe.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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A sign of the Mashantucket area. <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The entrance of the museum.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This tribe had lived in this area 1,000 years ago during an ice age. They used to live in the South West of Connecticut. They had a high skill of hunting. They caught big animals like Moose. They thoroughly and effectively utilized the animal skin for their coats to protect from the cold weather, and get meat for their food, and bones for equipment for cooking. There are animation videos and many exhibits, so we could see easily and understand their lifestyle.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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We learned how they hunted a big Moose with an animation video and some exhibits.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Around the 1700s, European entered this land then the Indians fought against the intruders. The population of the tribe was over 11,000. But the Europeans spread a virus, so half of them died. They suffered from a tough and challenging time with war and diseases. Finally, in 1983 when the president was Ronald Reagan, the US government reserved this land as Mashantucket tribe’s property.<\/span><\/p>\n

And, there is a casino called “Foxwoods Resort Casino,” <\/strong>which the government authorized to do casino business in 1992. This casino resort business secured employment for the tribe.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is the casino resort which the government authorized.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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From the observatory. Unfortunately, at this time, the weather was rainy and foggy. If it was fine weather, we could see the great view from here.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Through this museum, they hold some events with the tribe to protect and convey their tradition. This is a great environment to keep and preserve their great culture for the young generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Traditional Mashantucket tribe\u2019s traditional jewelry with brilliant colors.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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About Mashantucket Museum is from here<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.pequotmuseum.org\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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To long-awaited New Jersey <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After visiting the museum, we started to drive towards New Jersey, which we had long-awaited. Unfortunately, the weather was cold and rainy. It was icy even it was July. We entered New York state safely in the heavy rain. The scenery changed to many red brick buildings, and I felt we were in New York City. When we were crossing the George Washington Bridge, we saw Manhattan from our car windows.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There was a sign of New York. <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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When we crossed the opposite side of the George Washington Bridge, we entered the state of New Jersey.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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When we were crossing the bridge, we could see the view of Manhattan. I felt we had finally come to New York!<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Therefore, finally, it took a half month to get to my husband’s brother’s house in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. We stayed at his place for three days and the other three days at a hotel in Manhattan. We hadn’t seen his family for a while. So we focused on visiting the husband’s family, relatives, and friends, this time without sightseeing. It is hard to describe whole days in New York. So I am going to write some topics. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Independence Day with family<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We arrived at my husband’s brother’s house on July 3, before Independence Day. We planned several events such as a BBQ in the backyard, watching the fireworks from the river, and so on. However, we thought that Manhattan would be very busy and challenging to park the car. As a result, we stayed at home and did the BBQ and took it easy. After breakfast, we went out shopping for food to cook at the BBQ.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Before the Independence day was rainy and cold weather, but fortunately the weather was perfect for doing a BBQ!<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This time my husband’s niece and cousins gathered for a total of eight people. I made Guacamole, and the brother’s wife cooked Caponata and salad. We had a great time. We enjoyed the conversation and BBQ. It was such an enjoyable Independence BBQ party.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Guacamole, Caponata, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Cod, and Beef Hamburger. We ate so much.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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During the BBQ, an unexpected guest appeared. A wild rabbit! I saw squirrels everywhere in Los Angeles, but I had never seen a wild rabbit in my life!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Suddenly a wild rabbit appeared!<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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