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.