Cape Cod and Whales!

We've just returned from spending five days in Cape Cod. We drove all over the Cape from Plymouth (Yes, it's where the Pilgrims landed--we even saw "the rock"!) to Provincetown. Our favorite spot was the beach at Nauset Lighthouse. We also drove to the dunes (more like small mountains) at the very end. On Saturday, we set sail on The Portuguese Princess and went looking for whales. The captain found an entire pod of humpbacks! We watched one whale lie on its back and let the birds clean fish out of its mouth! The whales were quite close to the boat and did not seem bothered by our presence (silly humans!) Although, the week was cool (It's early spring there), we enjoyed our summer vacation there. Thanks to Alyce at Dunscroft by the Sea, our bed and breakfast; it was very comfortable and Alyce prepared great food! The house was a very short walk to the beach at Harwichport. If you haven't been, and want a nice quiet place, visit the Cape in May. We drove back via a detour through part of Pennsylvania, so we could avoid the Washington traffic. It was a pretty drive through the mountains. So we're back to class tomorrow!

Boston Tour--What a trip!

Well, we've spent almost three days in Boston, and here's my take on visiting this historic city.

1) Never drive into the downtown, even on Sunday. The roads change and parking lots seem to hide.
2) Wear good walking shoes (I did). Find a better map than the AAA one. I'm glad I have a good navigator (my hubby).
3) Feel free to roam. Take time to sit and enjoy the water views and parks.
4) Eat at Legal Seafood.
5) Visit the MIT museum. It's a great view of our technological growth and limitations.
6) Ride the subway--but watch out for rush hour. Close quarters are the norm.
7) Listen and watch the people. It's almost as entertaining as the sights.
8) Know your history, and enjoy the historical significance of this city.
9) Don't stay too long. Cape Cod here we come!

I'll post pics later!

On Our Way to Boston! May 2009

Well, we made it all the way from Cary, NC to Stamford, CT. That's twelve hours on the road. Our biggest roadblock was Washington, DC. It took two hours! (2:30 to 4:30) to go AROUND D.C. We sat in traffic, looked at license plates, waved at other North Carolinians, and waited...waited...We don't plan to come back that way. BTW, New York looks quite bright and pretty at night (but not New Jersey--looks like a giant industrial complex). We recommend the Hampton Inn in Stamford. Well, we're off to Boston this morning! Go Canes!