I wandered around the backyard early this morning. Looks like it is time for some spring cleaning. I know it’s not spring yet…but it is definitely getting there.
Paul and I took Milo for a walk around the Bay a little later. Seeing as today was picture perfect, we nixed going through what was left of our moving boxes and decided to treat ourselves to a Sunday drive.
Our first stop was the Cape Cod Canal. We walked along it for a mile or two. I think the Bourne Bridge is quite attractive.
This campsite is right along the Cape Cod Canal walking trail. It will be packed with campers in a month or two. Perhaps I will meet a few: this trail covers seventeen miles of rollerblading bliss. Can’t wait!
We would have hit the Sagamore Bridge there in the distance had we kept walking. Inspired by growling stomachs, we headed for the town of Sandwich instead.
One last shot before hopping back into the 4Runner…this is the Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge. I love that she lifts for the ships and lowers for the trains…
I had been wanting to check this place out for some time, and Paul was interested as well. It is called the Belfry Inne & Bistro. Next door is the Painted Lady (a restored Victorian whose picture can be found in an earlier post).
We got there just in time for a late brunch. Doesn’t that door just make you want to see what’s inside?
What a magnificent room. This old building was fortunate to have not lost its charm regardless of renovations.
Never before have I taken pictures of windows in a restaurant loo…but oh, the colors! And the light! I could not resist.
Now that was a great meal. Not too big, not too small says the Englishman.
And back to the homestead. Milo has become quite spoiled. He sulks when we are gone for even one small hour. We take that as a compliment.
Hello Valynne and Paul, So many warm memories with my aunt and uncle, and my first dog child Amber, walking along the canal there where you are now… spring in Cape Cod is wonderful and I know you will love it! I have missed commenting and saying hello…. been to busy for one lady, for which I am most grateful…. training for a sprint triathlon, keeping up with business and taking steps to grow that, having some fun in between all that. I think of you both often and love your blog posts. Thank you for staying in touch… Sending love,
Denise
It is good to see you back in blogsville, Denise…I was just thinking about you yesterday. Wow – a triathlon! Good for you!
Re: growing the biz – if you start a blog or Fb fan page, etc. let me know so I can spread the social media love.
Hoping to get to CO very soon – will let you know when I have more details : ) XOX
Ah, I haven’t been there in so long. Which is lucky for you residents, as it was always dreary and rainy when I was in the neighborhood. Nice to see what it looks like with sun!
I kept warning Paul about the New England winters, but this year has been an exception (so far!). Not that dreary at all.
Cool railroad bridge, eh? Wish the passenger trains still ran – apparently this route is only used to haul trash these days.
Isn’t it just so hard to keep from planting seedlings and doing spring things when you get that first feeling of spring? At least you don’t have to wait until June 15 to plant like we do here. Love the pictures!
I spent most of the day outside walking with Milo and picking up fallen branches, etc. from the property. The weather is incredible right now – door and windows open, ahhh.
We have raised garden beds to play with this year – can’t wait! Maybe I will even have that medicinal herb garden I could never get to grow in CO…can’t wait to make herbal teas! I will share…
Spring on Cape Cod is wonderful! Glad you were able to enjoy a lovely walk on the Canal! My family loves to go on nice days and have picnics at the Canal and just enjoy the scenery. The Belfry Inn and Bistro is one of my favorites! You should also check out Falmouth if you haven’t already – lots of great places along Main Street and the Shining Sea bike path is great!
Hi Wandering Westie! It is wonderful here, indeed. We have done some exploring of Falmouth and Woods Hole, but still have lots more to do.
Our old friends used to live in Falmouth so we go to the Silver Lounge in honor of them every so often…and I love wandering Main Street in Falmouth.
Paul is English, so we have enjoyed Molly’s Tea Room and I found a great hair stylist (Sebastian) on Main Street as well!
If you peruse old blog posts you will see some pics of local haunts…we are really enjoying this “sit”. Thanks for stopping by : )
Love the pictures of the canal and the Bourne Bridge. I first (and last) saw them around 1960 plus or minus but they must have impressed me a lot because I still remember them. Grey skies, probably March or so. I don’t feel homesick at all yet, so please keep up the postings. 🙂
OK I will keep ’em up, Gary. Hard to feel homesick for a place when you live in CO, eh?
BTW, still waiting to see those Santa Barbara,CA pics…I do love Santa Barbara!
Hi, Love your pictures too. Aren’t we lucky living here – and that spring is coming!
Joyce
Dear Joyce, This will be our first spring on the Cape…I cannot wait! The homeowners have given us permission to play in the raised garden beds, etc. so we are planning on eating much of our own food this summer and fall. We’ve got the windows open again today – ahhhh.
Thank you for commenting; just hopped over to your blog and liked what I saw…are you going to be blogging more soon? I saw lots of past blogs but not as many present. Am trying to figure out a bunch of stuff today like RSS and upgrading my blog with Go Daddy, etc., etc…so much to learn!