A recent getaway to the Cape during their "quieter" season. Jim and I haven't ventured to Cape Cod for many years - too many crowds have kept it off our radar. But, I must say after Labor Day it becomes quite a pleasant environ to go exploring.
We planned on utilizing the Cape Cod Rail Trail for our adventures and we were impressed by the ease of getting around and "popping" off the trail to go exploring
One tip we received from our Airbnb host was to go visit the "little French pastry shop" in Wellfleet. I did a quick "google" search when we reached the end of the rail trail to find it was a few hundred yards up the road. Not something we would have found without our hosts' friendly nudge. If my backpack wasn't so small and the weather had been cooler I would have bought many more delights - so in hind sight probably a good thing circumstances were as they were!
Just enough room in my pack for our baguette to add to our picnic lunch for later
then back to our bikes and on our way.
Of course, we sat and enjoyed a croissant with other visitors before going on our way.
So many "cut-offs" from the trail would bring us out to fun locales that filled our day.
This spot beckoned us to return for sunset and we were not disappointed.
Catching the seals feeding as the fisherman
came back into Chatham.
We arrived a bit late and the seals were napping
but that moonrise...
Spectacular!
The next part of our adventuring was a trip out to Nantucket Island. The ferry out of Hyannis was an easy transition to Nantucket greeting us with all the charm that this small island possesses.
I loved the vibe of the island. Again, we ventured after Labor Day crowds had dispersed.
Once again we were utilizing their bike trails on the island for our mode of transportation. Slightly less detailed as on Cape Cod - but delightful just the same.
A quick pit stop at Bartlett's Farm for some picnic provisions and back in the saddle to see the sights.
The beaches ~ sparsely populated... the waters still warm
...and the surf up with the combo of storms off shore and a full moon.
Seals were popping their heads up at every beach we visited
Seals = Sharks ?
Must admit always in my mind
keeps me in closer to shore!
Tuna
....it's what's for dinner!
Strolling through downtown
...venturing through the little blocks of streets
marveling at the stones
throughout downtown.
Our Airbnb was once again a perfect choice for us,
just outside of town with our lovely host
who has been living on Nantucket for 37 years.
She mentioned she would have coffee for us in the
morning as she would be off for work early.
before we headed out for the day.
Kindness and appreciation
The island is small and easily navigated by using the bike trail and side streets.
We had fun exploring and taking in the warm, sea breeze.
If you're thinking of visiting and get put-off by the crowds.
Do go past Labor Day
as we were
you will be pleasantly
surprised and taken...
with Nantucket's charm
enjoy,
k
