Bye-Bye Boston & Cape Cod!

On Monday we were back on the ferry to Boston for a bit more sight-seeing before Cathy's flight home.

Riding the trolley once again, we headed for Charlestown . . .

An impressive sight along the way is this, according to Harold, beautiful and unique "cable-stayed" bridge  (now that's Harold for ya!!).

 Zakim-Bunker Hill Bridge

The bridge and connecting tunnel were built as part of the "Big Dig", the largest highway construction project in the US.

And this greenway, stretching through Boston, is one result of
 the Big Dig. That's when they tore down elevated freeways
 and ran them underground through tunnels.  Nice! 

This is the Old State House, built in 1713. The first public reading
 of the Declaration of Independence was from this balcony
 July 8, 1776.  Bells rang throughout Boston all that day! 

And we passed by the Kettle again!

Just look at it steaming away !!!

Residential Beacon Hill

Over in Charlestown we hopped on a river boat for a cruise up the Charles.

Boston from the Charles!  Beautiful day!  Awesome vistas!  

Here there can be four different "layers" of transport!
Boat on the river, train on the railroad bridge, auto above & plane flying over!!

John Weeks Bridge - and, beyond? - all of that is Harvard!

After a leisurely and very picturesque river tour, it was back to Long Wharf in Boston.  Cathy had a plane to catch, but we were not driving her to the airport! She hopped aboard a water taxi for a quick trip across the Boston Harbor to Logan International and then her long flight home!!  

Bye Cath!!!  Didn't we have a great time?  Have a good flight!  

Well, since we were still in Boston, Harold and I decided to walk around and see a bit more . . .   we didn't see everything in Boston, but we ran ourselves ragged trying! 

Holocaust Memorial - six glass towers, a million numbers on each one.
Sobering, tear-invoking, thought-provoking.

We decided to walk along The Freedom Trail, that long line of bricks that winds through historic Boston.  It took us into Little Italy once again, better known as North End . . . and past the great place where we ate last night!

Bella Vista . . mmmmm

Quaint little alley way

On the left, the home of Paul Revere for 30 years!

Down another alley - residential

Just a pretty little walkway near Long Wharf

Oh, and BTW, while Cathy was here, we wanted to be foot loose and fancy free to come and go as we pleased.  So Trixie spent that time here at this wonderful doggie B&B - hand-feeding for no extra charge!

Where Trixie went for her vacation!

Next on the agenda - Cape Cod!

We decided to take advantage of one last gorgeous day here, take a little drive southeast and go check out the Cape!  Loaded the scooters into the truck and headed out on The Pilgrim's Highway . . . and across Cape Cod Canal on the Saginaw Bridge.

Along the way . . . .

And then - our first stop was in Hyannis at Jack's!

Great (?) pizza joint where my sis Karen worked "back in olden times!"
It's true!  It was in the early 70's!  It was a dive then - and it still is!

We had heard about Jack's, but after actually setting foot inside? - decided to eat elsewhere . . . 

Anyway, we had our lunch with us, so we continued on to Cape Cod National Seashore. JFK had the very good sense, as a Senator back in the 50's, to propose legislation to preserve this unique and amazing place. Truly a brilliant idea!  This year the park is celebrating it's 50th anniversary! 

   

Unloaded our scoots in the parking lot and set off exploring . . .

The picturesque (and here they say "famous") Nauset Lighthouse was built in 1877 but moved to its present location here in Eastham in 1996.  It's only open for tours on Sundays, so (rats!) we didn't get to go in . . 

As you can see, it was a perfect day for the beach.  This is the scene on the Atlantic side of the Cape at Eastham.

on Nauset Beach

We didn't stay long.  Down by the water, Trixie was barking at
 the waves, digging maniacally & just generally disturbing the peace!

Well, we scooted all around that place, stopping here to view . . .

. . .  the Three Sisters Lighthouses

Next - we wanted to have a look at the Cape Cod Bay side, so we navigated the side roads, scooting through neighborhoods across to the north side of the cape.  We had a map, but partly just following our noses when we came to . .  .

. . . Sunken Meadow Beach - a more serene scene here!!!

a scene near Sunken Meadow Beach

Then we went looking for coffee - a scarce commodity, we discovered, in Cape Cod in the afternoon!!!  Thankfully found java at pizza place, got our "fix" and off we zoomed!

Another pass by the Three Sisters - got a closer look

More scenery back over on the Atlantic side . . .

We found the BEST place for dinner! I just really wanted to have fish 'n' chips and Harold was hungry for clam chowder!  Well, we both were more than satisfied with delicious food in a great setting at Baxter's in Hyannis - casual faire, Cape Cod style, on the water!

Time to close this blog post - I'll do it with two pictures of the view from our table on the deck at Baxter's . . . on Lewis Bay in the Hyannis Harbor . . .

       . . . . oh, what a night !!!

And then it was time to leave the Cape and a wonderfully memorable day behind.

Back up the Pilgrim's Highway - the road (for us) to our last night at Wompatuck!

So now it's Thursday - We're pulling out of the park here after our maximum-allowed 2-week stay. We've had the most amazing time in Boston and vicinity.

Where next?  We're not exactly sure - but north!!