Cape Cod Winter: An Out of “Season” Photo Gallery
Cape Cod in the winter?!? It’s always fun and interesting to see destinations from a different perspective. Those of you who have visited Cape Cod know all too well the hustle and bustle of summers on the Cape. Tamara grew up here and has seen the range of all the seasons many times. For me, […]
Cranberries, History and Puppies in Carver, MA
Sometimes the most mundane errands can turn into a lovely adventure. My Dad lost his faithful companion, Yankee this past spring, and he’s really been missing the companionship and fun of a dog. We accompanied his wife and him to check out some Golden Retriever puppies in Carver, MA, a town an hour or so away […]
Winter on Cape Cod: Bundle Up for a Bike Ride
Winter on Cape Cod Cape Cod is famous as a summer playground for the northeast of the United States. Many have a summer home here, or a cottage that they winterize and leave just after Labor Day. Tamara often tells the story of waving farewell and holding signs from the highway overpass on Labor Day weekend […]
For the Love of Beer: Visiting the Sam Adams Brewery
It’s hard to believe Sam Adams is only 30 years old! A visit to their brewery helps us learn they really live by their slogan- For The Love of Beer! Boston Beer Company was founded by sixth generation brewer Jim Koch in 1984. He started the company brewing beer in his own kitchen. Jim found […]
Greenway Carousel: Fun in the Heart of Boston
The Greenway Carousel Next time you visit Boston, don’t miss taking a ride on The Greenway Carousel! The carousel is located near the Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion, across from Faneuil Hall and Christopher Columbus Park on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston. The mile and a half of green-spaces and parks that make up […]
Nantucket in Winter
Nantucket Island has been the subject of countless books, legends, poems and song for hundreds of years. With its history as the center of the whaling industry in the northeast (in the late 1700s, Nantucket had 60% of New England’s whaling fleet) and its more recent popularity as a tourist destination, there’s no lack of […]
Ready for Spring to Spring
It’s been a few years since I’ve spent such a long stretch on the East Coast. By now I feel like I should be back out on the road, somewhere much warmer. Spring is taking much too long to arrive, and even though we’ve barely slowed down I’m getting itchy. A contract was signed on […]
Outermost Cape
The windswept dunes and sandy shores of the Outer Cape hold a special charm in winter. There’s no need to worry about traffic and crowds, and it’s a luxury to have the beaches to yourself. Our leisurely drive began in Yarmouth and bypassed the elbow of Chatham o head to Eastham and Wellfleet up along […]