If you've spent any time in Delaware, chances are you've lived through these situations. In fact, while we say that every Delawarean can check off these life experiences at least once, it's likely that you'll recognize everything on our list below as something that happens to you far too frequently. Take a look!
1. Picked up too many peaches from Fifer's.
It's hard to resist picking a whole bunch of peaches when you visit our state's most popular orchard. The excitement of summer takes over, and soon you'll be making pies, cobblers, chicken dishes, and preserves.
2. Tried to find a new way to get to the beach.
We've all spent hours combing over maps hoping to find the best route to get to the coast.
3. Complained about the . . . smell.
Southern Delaware is full of farms. While we love the vast fields and open space, sometimes that chicken or pig smell can get to be a bit much.
4. Run from greenheads on the bay.
The Delaware Bay beaches are some of the state's best-kept secrets, but you've got to know when to visit to enjoy the lack of crowds, unique wildlife, and quiet sound of water. If you go when there is a west wind, or at dawn or dusk, you might be chased away by greenheads.
5. Enjoyed a slice of Grotto pizza.
You might be keeping this one to yourself, if you're a pizza purist, but we all have to admit that sometimes, the state's signature pizza is all we crave.
6. Got dizzy at Funland—or tried too hard to win a carnival game.
Funland is the place we all go to relive our youth! Although, now, it's a little harder to enjoy the rides that spin, twist, and drop.
7. Argued about ketchup or malt vinegar.
There's only one correct answer here, though—and it's obviously malt vinegar.
8. Had a weird night in Dewey . . .
9. . . . and a peaceful, quiet day in Bethany Beach.
Each of our beach towns has something different to offer. Rehoboth is the lively spot for boardwalk fun, Dewey is the party town with venues like the Starboard always bustling, Lewes is historic and great for nature lovers, and Bethany is that perfect balance of family-friendly and a quiet resort.
(And Fenwick Island is our best-kept secret.)
Can you relate? What's your favorite thing about living here in the First State? Let us know in the comments below!
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