The Great Es”Cape”
I’m back from vacation. Carie and I had an amazing time hanging in Cape Cod, and specifically Eastham, Massachusetts. I have a lot to write about, but for right now I’m going to stick with the facts.
Where: Eastham, Massachusetts est. 1644
When: Saturday, August 16th to Saturday, August 23rd
How: By car, the 2003 Nissan Altima
Who: Carie and I, along with our two close friends, Ray and Joanna Pierce
A Highlight Breakdown by day
Saturday: Carie and I arrived at the cottage, located about 3/10 of a mile from the beach. We walked to the bay, and drove to the National seashore (Atlantic Ocean). A cool, distant thunderstorm shot lightening from the sky over the Ocean. MIchael Phelps pretty much showed himself the man.
Sunday: Carie and I drove to Cape Cod Church in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Then we went to the beach. Beautiful day! In the evening, Carie established her dominance over me at Rummikub. I told her she could have it.
Monday: Went to the beach but it was too hot. Carie coudn’t hack it. Ray and Joanna finally made it (they were at her sisters wedding), and we spent the evening talking and watching the Olympics.
Tuesday: It was a dark a stormy day. Winds up to 50 and 60mph in the cape. We played games, talked, and read.
Wednesday: Joannas family has this terrific camping place up in Provincetown where people bring their self contained campers to the beach So we spent the day there soaking in the rays, swimming in the Atlantic (where the pilgrims landed) and eating clams. Amazing! The evening we went to the shops in P-town. That was different.
Thursday: We were all tired so we chilled and read and watched the Olympics. Hey, it’s vacation! I also ran every day on the beach here in Eastham. It was beautiful but today I hurt my knee a bit.
Friday: Marty’s Birthday! I turned 33. In the morning Ray and I laid around reading while the ladies drove to the Atlantic Spice Company. Later we went to the beach one final time. For my birthday dinner we went to Red Barn Pizza and Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream (I ran all week, lay off me) and I was surprised by Carie as she had invited our friends Steve and Amy MacArthur to join us for the evening. I was totally surprised. We hung out the rest of the evening, talking and laughing. Thanks to Facebook for reminding so many people it was my birthday.
Saturday: We packed up and went home. It was a great week.
Books I read on my vacation
The Appeal by John Grisham
The No Complaining Rule by Jon Gordon
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus by John Cross
More tomorrow! I missed the blog world, but I loved vacation.
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I would concur that it was a great week. So were you referencing the Steve McQueen movie in your title or was that totally by accident?
I love you.
Welcome back. Happy belated. I’m sure shopping in P-town was definately
“different” for you. Your next trip should be down to Newport, RI.
I’ve been to P-town. I took pictures. Couldn’t believe it. Even some video just so I could say, “Look! Look! I’m totally telling the truth, just LOOK!” But that was a long time ago! Glad you guys are back…
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