Another checklist destination, another classic song lyric…
If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air
Quaint little villages here and there
You’re sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod
If you like the taste of a lobster stew
Served by a window with an ocean view
You’re sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod…
And sure enough, as Patti Page promised, we fell in love with Cape Cod. As we crossed the border into Massachusetts and headed up to Provincetown, we found ourselves on roads that wound through small towns and past weathered cottages. Reaching the top of the Cape, we arrived in Provincetown and headed for The Lobster Pot which has been welcoming locals and tourists alike with its neon sign since 1943. And while all the food was as good as the reviews told us, the lobster was downright YUM. Lobster on Cape Cod: a bucket list meal checked off ✔️
Embracing the salty Atlantic breeze we pottered around Provincetown, also known as P-town to those who know it well, and reveled in the fact that the streets were almost free of other tourists now that the summer season is well over. But the beach is still busy with fishermen, the sandy shores are inviting you to walk on them and the Cape Cod ambience enveloped us as we headed back down the Cape to Hyannis for the night.
En route to Boston we surprised Sue with a visit to Patriot Place, home of Gillette Stadium and the New England Patriots. Sue has been a long-time fan of the Patriots and, while we couldn’t get tickets to a game while she was here, we thought seeing their Super Bowl trophies for herself might be a consolation prize. The Hall of Fame was full of stories, memories, history and landmark moments for the Patriots and their fans and before we knew it two hours had passed and we left with a very happy Sue.
Boston, we’re here! Fingers crossed for fine weather as we explore you and your neighbours over the next couple of days ☺️
S&P