Coming into Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard (from the ferry)

Thursday, June 21

Well, we were off for Martha’s Vineyard this morning at about 8:45. Took the Island Queen ferry out of Falmouth, MA. It only took 35 minutes to get over there. Took our bikes with us and also bought a couple of tickets on a bus tour of the island which was totally misrepresented by the ferry company in their brochure. Going over for a day was not enough time. There’s a lot to see and we never did get a chance to ride our bikes. We definitely need to go back. Edgartown was really interesting. It was started in the 1600s as a whaling community. It brought the island great wealth. The whaling sea captains built beautiful mansions which have been beautifully maintained or restored. And the Gay Head area is rugged and beautiful. Jackie Kennedy built a home there on 400 acres. We docked at Oak Grove which is a beautiful little town noted for its Victorian cottages. I didn’t think cars could go over to the island, but you can take your car and that is the way to go—or rent one over there. It’s quite costly to take your car over on the ferry. It was a great day—weather perfect. Looking forward to going back. Took the 6:45 ferry back to Falmouth and had dinner there. Didn’t get back until about 10:00.

Wednesday, June 20

Well, the weatherman was right—it started raining during the night and rained off and on most of the day. We did our laundry last night so we could absolutely kick back all day…and we did. Sat outside under the awning and read for a while and then Mike started a fire. A guy traveling around by himself stopped by and we invited him to sit by the fire with us. He’s from the Atlanta area and is traveling in a 38 foot motor home. His name is Steve and he’s heading up to the Canadian Maritimes also. Maybe we’ll see him again in our travels. Had prime rib, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, and corn for dinner. Really good. We go to Martha’s Vineyard tomorrow. Really looking forward to it. Mike transferred the bikes to the truck so we won’t have to do it tomorrow. He also pumped up the tires (while I did my nails… I love it).