Travel Tips - Cape Cod

While my last trip is still fresh in my mind, I thought it might be interesting to include some travel tips and experiences. I flew into Boston and had decided rather than to drive or fly the remainder of the itninerary to Cape Cod, I would try the ferry. It was a fun experience that I highly recommend. It does seem a bit like the movie "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" since an airport bus (#66 and free by the way) is required to get the water taxi. At 7:00 am, the water taxi was like a private tour on a small, covered motorboat. Commadeered by an older gentleman wearing typical New England garb - a collared knit shirt, khakis and boat shoes, he couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. ($10 plus tip and it was well-worth the view of the Boston Harbor). I arrived at the dock (#4) very early but enjoyed watching the passengers and crew arrive. The ship was clean, comfortable, sleek and fast - it only took 90 minutes to arrive in Provincetown. For more info: www.bostonharborcruises.com/ptown_main.html

July 4th in Cape Cod is a family affair. It is wholesome and fun and filled with tradition. Every year we stake out our spot, plop down our chairs and await with great anticpation for the parade to begin. I usually buy too many baked goods from the Methodist church ladies, there is a elderly war Veteran that sells American flags and the parade floats are as hometown-USA as they get. Later, we pick up our lobster roll lunch from the Methodist church.

Some favorites:

• Kale soup and soft ice cream with jimmies from PJ's


• Taking a refreshing dip in the fresh-water pond


• The Wellfleet General Store sells made-to-order sandwiches in the back. They are 2 pounders. I had the "Ride the Bike like you stole it". An odd name but a yummy, packed sandwich.


• Riley's gift store - filled with t-shirts, water floaties and sundries at great prices


• The Wellfleet swap meet - you never know what treasure you will find