Decided to head to Sandwich. It wasn’t quite what we expected but we did get a couple of good shots of ocean
Stopped at a craft shop. Didn’t buy anything but got a good photo
Then we found this great cafe and bakery. Everything looked delicious but we settled for a cinnamon bun and it was delicious
Then we headed to Plymouth. Saw the replica of the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock
Tonight’s sunset
Tonight’s super moon
Discovered a lighthouse close to the Inn The Nobska Lighthouse overlooks Martha’s Vineyard and Nonamessey Island and is still active today
Stopped at the harbor nearby the Inn. The seagull didn’t even move as I walked by
We then headed to downtown Falmouth. Lots of scarecrows around town
Then we headed to the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. the Wampanoag people settled here before the English settled on Cape Cod
The beaches were used by the army to train for amphibious warfare operations
Long day. We started breakfast with fruit banana bread and eggs Benedict. Then we headed to Provincetown Wow streets were very narrow and people were walking in the streets. No where to park and this isn’t even peak season. Then we went looking for lighthouses.
Highland Lighthouse is still an active lighthouses on Cape Cod National Seashore. It was erected in 2857 and is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod
Then we went looking for Race Point lighthouse but you actually had to hike to that but I did some pictures of the ocean
Then we headed to Chatham and found The Three Sisters Lighthouses. they were called the Three Disters because from sea they looked like women in white dresses with black hats
Next stop the Chatham Fishing Pier
Had to take a picture of this boat called the Miss Evelyn as that was my moms name
Next stop the Chatham lighthouse. It stands 48 feet tall and 80 feet above sea level overlooking Chatham Bar. It is one of few lighthouses in America that still operates 24 hours a day
Then back to Falmouth. Decided to stop for dinner at the Shipwreck and stopped to get this sunset photo. Sunset was before 6 but at home it wasn’t until 6:24
Back to the inn to relax in front of fire
Made it to Falmouth. View from our room
Common areas at Inn on the Sound
Moon over the sound
Relaxing in front of fireplace
Our room
Last morning in Vermont. When we left it was 70 degrees. We have been visiting Dorset for years but never stopped at Dorset bakery until this morning. What a great find
It was gray and overcast
Pretty flowers by the fence and parking lot
We usually try to travel during the week but because of a mix up with medication we decided to travel on a Saturday. We decided to leave later than usual so we left at 11. Traffic wasn’t bad even thought it rained on and off in New York and New Jersey. Google maps advised us to take 287 instead of 17 and Garden State. Made good time til we had a downpour on 287 and I missed an exit. 287 might be a little longer but will give it a try again. Made it home in 7 hours with 4 stops
It’s good to be home
We both got massages today. If you are ever in Manchester, Vermont check out Blew Skies Holistic Massage. Bess is awesome
Then we drove back to Bennington to pick up Michael’s hat that we left at our first stop
Some pictures around Squire House grounds
June 20, 2024
Another very hot and humid day. Decided to drive to Brandon. We have never been there and the innkeepers recommended it. We drove along Route 40. It was very scenic and there were several lakes
We missed the turn off for Route 73 but we discovered another covered bridge on alternate road
Loved all the hot air balloons
There was a nice little park in town
Not all the churches in Vermont are white
Then we headed to Weston
Not much water going over the dam
Old building by the mill
Then we stopped at The Vermont Country Store. We have been there numerous times and it’s usually very crowded but not today
A very warm humid day. Temperatures hit 90. Dorset Union Store is great. We love their sandwiches and cookies
It’s 6:30 pm and it’s 86 degrees in Vermont and it’s going to be hot and humid for next few days
Stopped at the Northshire Bookstore – my favorite bookstore. They have a new section Blind Date with a Book.
Staying at the Squire House again. Owners told us it was our 17th visit
Last morning at the Stone Hill Inn. This time we stayed in the Cotton Brook room
Waterfalls in Pawlett Vermont
Loved the sign on this shop in Rochester Vermont
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