This picture happened when Jan and I, Evalynn, Lucas, and Scott were enjoying Rachel and Scott's backyard. There were many dragonflies and this one landed on the holly bush. I took a picture with my new camera, but it came out very dull. This picture was taken by Evalyn(Rachel's mom) with her cell phone. Great picture Evalyn!!!!!
Jan and I enjoyed our second week at North of Highland. We visited with friends in the campground, went on some our favorite bike rides, and some of our favorite walks.
Time went by way too fast. Jan kept saying "Rewind, rewind, rewind". That was more so for our way too short visits with family.
Our site was dry camping ( no water, electric, or sewer hookups) , but it was a very relaxing and enjoyable site. Jan even had a Cape Cod room, looking down into the scrub oaks.
We decided to get up early one day and head to Herring Cove Beach at the very end of Route 6 in Provincetown. That is the same Route 6 that ends in California for some of you RVers following along. Since we have everything with us , we can swim, have breakfast or lunch, and bike ride.
The view from our windows includes Wood End Lighthouse. We are surprised at how quiet the beach is today--there is a large celebration in PTown tomorrow with Carnival Week.
When we arrive, there are about 30 fishing boats offshore. Sometimes a great place for fishing.
Sitting in our chairs, we enjoyed the sun and a swim in the very clear and not too cold water. Late morning was time to hop on the bikes and take a nice bike ride through the dunes , up to Race Point, around the backside , and into Provincetown to enjoy the old houses and beautiful gardens on Commercial Street.
Many houses date back hundreds of years. Jan and I have noticed that the properties are very well maintained this year.
During our ride, we cannot resist stopping at Pepe's on the water for a lunch. Surprised? We didn't think so. Let's see, raw oysters, clam chowder, kale soup, and a scallop roll---wonderful!
Oh, did we mention wine? Guess not. We were very careful bike riding back to Lady Blue.
Heading off Cape gives us time for some repairs and maintenance on Lady Blue in Bourne. Shawme Crowell State park is close by so we stay there for the night and visit the Sandwich Marina on the Cape Cod Canal. This is a lobster boat that just offloaded its catch. Jan and I did not realize how busy this marina is with commercial fishermen. It seems that noontime was a good time to catch the fishermen returning with their catch. The Sagamore Bridge can be seen in the background.
How could we not stop in Littleton to see this guy------and everyone else, of course!!
Lucas was all on board with using the hose for some backyard fun on a hot day. Of course both grandmothers were supervising closely!!
Alison had made special plans to entertain all of us at their camp in Lyman, Maine. Nice picture Alison and Jan.
Alison and Keith with their friend Becky went to special lengths to create some wonderful meals. Becky even brought up a wonderful clamboil from Somerset---chourico and all.
Great food--breakfasts from the grill, hamburgers,hot dogs,barbecued chicken, and don't forget that special handpicked blackberry sauce we had for the pancakes and ice cream!!!
Rachel and Alison had some nice conversations catching up on the goings on and discussing early childhood education.
Lucas schmoozed too. Adding his toes worth to the conversations. He stopped at politics though, said it wasn't the right time.
With Alison and Keith and Scott and Rachel, there were 4 kayaks, a canoe, and a motorboat at the camp. Perfect opportunity for Lucas's first kayak ride.
He loved it!!
Even though they live not too far away, out of staters, like Scott , need to obtain a fishing license when they want to fish. Scott and Dan(Becky's husband) both purchased one day licenses and both had some good strikes and catches on the pond.
For Grandma and Lucas, it was rock day.
Lucas says he loves the dirt roads.
Can you believe that this was the first time for Jan and I paddling a kayak?
Jan thinks it's a great idea and we will need to see about renting a few on our travels.
That's Alison in the background.
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