Saturday, May 18, 2013

Cape Cod, MA (The 10-year anniversary trip)

Married ten years and we are off for a vacation.  Just the two of us!  Mark, after all of these years, still can't spell my middle name right! I thought it was funny!  Good thing they do not check middle names when you travel!
The town in which we stayed!
Our room

The view: The peak of Nantucket sound
What the Pilgrims said after sailing for 66 days at sea, "Land Ho!"




The beach




No, we didn't wind surf...but we did watch!








Hyannis Whale Watching in Barnstable Harbor




Coastal salt marsh and a barrier beach system called Sandy Neck. 

Historic cottage colony with a 150 year old lighthouse










Cape Cod Bay





Humpback Whales!!!












This was a baby humpback whale who was playing




We saw a Minke whale and over a hundred Atlantic white sided dolphins! I put my camera away and just watched them play.  An experience that was amazing! 
 
The towns were small.  All mom and pop stores.  Each house had a boat in the driveway!  

P-Town



Had to climb a lot of steps







Darn right I got my sticker!!!







Lobster roll and fried oysters!
The library

















Truro Vineyards has been in existence since 1992 but the house and the estate date back nearly two centuries. 


In 1991 the first 2,000 vines were planted.  It is the only vinifera growing vineyard in the region. Its sandy soil, warm ocean breezes and temperate climate combine to produce grapes with intense flavor and lush varietal character. On the 5 acre farm they grow Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, all of which are hand-picked come harvest time. Who knew.....




Nice day for a bike ride!



A 22-mile ride

Cape Cod Cranberries!







Check out each bench! 


The views from the bike ride were breath-taking
 
 

 

I may or may not have wrecked my bike....
 
We worked up a pretty big thirst
 
 
 
 I chose the red
 
 
 

Yes, we did sample each one!


 Boston



 
 
 


 
 
 

 

Loved this store.  The dress I wanted was only $865.00





 
 
 
A great trip with my love! I can't wait to celebrate another ten years!