Cape Cod Day 2
Posted By Kathleen David on August 21, 2007
Or rather my reflections on yesterday.
It is interesting spending a couple of days away from the constant stream of news that I tap into normally. I don’t get the newspaper. I don’t stay long on the internet. Mostly I post this and pick up my e-mail. So I haven’t a clue what is going on in the world right now. And frankly right now in this moment, I don’t care. I have birds and critters to watch. I have a cool breeze which makes it very comfortable to walk outside. I have lovely scenery and some beautiful gardens to look at. Still waiting to go to the beach since Caroline is digging her heels in something fierce about going to the beach. She likes the “hotel room” and the meadow around it a lot.
Yesterday Caroline and I sat out on our porch. I sculpted dolls and she played with watercolors and other crafty items. I got quite a bit done. It was a very pleasant morning for both of us. In the afternoon, I sat in on Peter’s class while Ariel kept an eye on a very sleeping Caroline. Then she took Caroline to the playground and we all met up at dinner.
Peter had a signing at Newbury Comics in Hyannis, MA. He had 30 people for the signing and he signed a lot of store stock. It was an interesting group of people. I love the store. If I owned a comic book store that is so the way I would set it up. I got some “Scissor Sisters” CDs there too. No “Rogue Trader” so I am thinking I am looking at iTunes for that. We got back to find Caroline playing with her dollies and Ariel writing poetry which is the course she is taking up here. Peter and I settled in to re-read Watchman since he will be discussing it with his class on Friday.
Today is more of the same but we hope to add the beach to the list today. All in all, a very relaxing time indeed. There is also a small painted labyrinth that I want to walk today. I did a bigger one in Europe years ago and found it very enlightening. There are some gardens I haven’t seen but have been informed that they are worth the short walk. So another day disconnected from the world at large and I don’t think that is such a bad thing.
I am grateful for such peaceful and lovely surroundings.
Kath,
I don’t know where y’all are staying up in the Cape, but if you’re looking for suggestions, I recommend going to Wellfleet. My wife’s got family there, and we make the trek (from Chicago) every year.
Interesting things to do:
Art:
* Galleries a-go-go, including kid-friendly paintings by Charles and Margaret Burdick (behind the Wellfleet General Store);
* Oils and watercolor at the Blue Heron;
* Crafts (wood utensils/cutting boards), light fixtures, and art at the West End gallery
[Caveat: I think I’ve got the name wrong, but it’s at the intersection of Bank and Commercial streets – thank you, Google Maps!]
Stationery:
* Speak to Michael at Jules Besch, on Bank; he’s got a *fantastic* selection of cards and papers (both writing & wrapping), and knows the designers/studios like the back of his hand.
Attractions:
* The Wellfleet Drive-In; I don’t know if there are any drive-ins left on the Island (I grew up there) but every kid should have the chance to see a movie from the comfort of their parents’ car. =)
Food:
* PJ’s, on Route 6 (east side of the street); I recommend their mussels, and underappreciated dish with plenty of garlic. =)
* Mac’s Seafood, on the pier in Wellfleet; great selection of cooked food (to eat there) or raw (to take back and cook at your leisure). Their fried oysters and clams are the best in the area, IMO.
* Van Renssalaer’s, for a nicer dinner (if that’s what you’re in the mood for).
Anyhow, hope this spurs you to check out one of the nicest areas on the Cape! Have a great time!
Cheers,
Rob