Today I learned that Port Jefferson was once called Suwassett ("land of small pines") and Drowned Meadow. I also learned that the town was later renamed after Thomas Jefferson (have we honored him enough yet, guys?) It used to be (still is??) a port of entry into the United States, and in the 1800's- WWI was part of a north-shore ship building boom. Now it is full of crazy tourists like ourselves and really cool places to eat. Also, there are minnows swimming amongst jellyfish and larger, bulkier fish swimming below. We REALLY wanted to throw our lines in, but alas, I couldn't McGiver myself a fishing pole using only my sandal and sundress without a sharp tool. Still unsure what the law is concerning carrying knives in this county. Knowing their gun laws, they'd probably throw me in prison.
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BTW-- fantastic game shop is located in Port Jefferson.
ABTW-- The main road intersection in Port Jefferson is an accident waiting to happen!
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