Provincetown: Narrow Walkways and Alleyways to the Sea, Street Shots and Stone Gates

 For some reason this year, I was fascinated with all the many narrow  alleyways/driveways/walkways between buildings. Many of them lead to the protected bay where boats are moored. 

As always, on a clear day you can see forever blue.

Always impressed with the stonework

Parked on the East End (free parking)

Such Blue Sky

This House is Being Renovated 

Note how little room for workers

Commercial Street at Night

A Typical refurbish

I remember what USED TO Be Up There

More of the Artistic Stonework

The rather non-descript "Boat Slip" Guest House

Home of Tea Dance and the Dick Dock

Provincetown - The Harbor and the Bay

Our trip to Provincetown was long overdue. Last September we went to Pismo/San Luis Obispo, California shortly after we lost our beloved Benni and it turned out not to be a very relaxing or re-centering experience. This year we traveled twice the distance to our favorite beaches and had a great time. It was somewhat cooler than usual for September but I managed to get a bit of a sunburn nonetheless.

Let me just say that Provincetown, the "town" is not the destination. The town is not what it used to be and, like many desirable oceanside communities, it has been confiscated by the most wealthy and has become all but unaffordable for ordinary folks like us. Which is why we chose to stay in a motel in Truro (next town) for about $120 per night with breakfast and not hassle with towing our camper (diesel fuel and $90 per night at Coastal Acres in PTown).

The reason I love Provincetown is not the town, but the beaches, the ocean, the flora and fauna, the incredible light, the sound of the waves (not deafening like in California) the sand, the gem-like stones glistening on the shore, the dunes, the feel of sand under bare feet, the shedding of as many articles of clothing as possible (my torn meniscus and cartilage in my left knee prevented us making the very long trek to clothing optional Boy's Beach), and seafood (but that, too, has been confiscated by the wealthy).

Provincetown is at the end of a narrow peninsula, nearly surrounded by water. There are basically three "sides" of coast, each with its own beauty and charm. There is the harbor/bay side which is generally calm and glassy; there is Herring Cove which has gentle to large waves and warm waters; then there is Race Point, the open ocean side which often has rough surf and cooler water. 

Today I will take you to the  picturesque harbor/bay side with views of the town, the wharf, the marshes, the boats and blue skies.

McMillan Wharf

Marshes near the Provincetown Inn

View of the Wharf from Provincetown Inn Beach

Pics of boats and the glassy waters of the Bay:

 

Road Fatigue? Yeah, That's the Ticket

Please indulge this interlude while I continue to prepare photos from our trip for a future post(s).

I often get TEXT messages from political candidates and the like, usually asking for donations and ending with a notice to text "STOP" if I no longer wish to receive text messages from this group.

So imagine how puzzled I was when we saw this sign on an Interstate Highway, I think it was in Pennsylvania.

 I turned to Leon and asked "Why would you have to text "STOP" at the rest area? And who do you text it to?

I blame it on having spent too many hours on the road.

Fortunately we both had a good laugh at my expense.

The Body is Back From Vacation But the Spirit Hasn't Yet Arrived

 The Body is Back From Vacation But the Spirit Hasn't Yet Arrived back to the Land of Entrapment. I will just say that the Province Lands and Cape Cod National Seashore is as glorious as ever.

I will post photos one of these days but, for today, let me just share some very different videos: 

Here is a trailer for "Bros" - a gay RomCom which Hubby and I and some friends saw today. We enjoyed it immensely although I imagine not everyone will share that reaction. It is funny, serious, obnoxious at times, sentimental, sexy, over the top (Billy Eichner as Bobby can be obnoxious - enough already!), engaging, and entertaining at a time when we all need some frivolous enjoyment and diversion. Not to mention Luke McFarland. And the fact that a number of scenes are filmed in Provincetown, where we have spent many a vacation, including this past one.

Recommended.

  

 

 

On a completely different wave length is this from the Interfaith Alliance:

I would direct you to the enlightening comments by Wajahat Ali at time mark 6:35 and 50:30

Unfortunately this type of analysis and discussion does not get wide coverage or attention in the media.

Sunday Bible Study

 

…I do find value in some of the teachings of Jesus. I read this parable again, and it is not only fitting for this situation, it is very powerful.

In reply Jesus said: "A man was going from Guatemala, fleeing a drug cartel that wanted to kill him and seize his daughters as sex slaves, when he found himself on the brink of starvation, having crossed a desert, a river, and another desert with limited supplies and no money. He went to a prosperity gospel preacher for help, but they had just had the carpets cleaned so the preacher refused him shelter. He went to the Christian governor for help, but the governor shipped him to Martha's Vineyard with no support or direction so he could own the libs. But a pinko, commie libtard saw him and took pity on him. He clothed him, and fed him, and sheltered him. He brought him to an immigration lawyer and said 'Look after him. When I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'

"Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell victim to drug cartels and gangs?"

The expert in the law replied, "The bleeding heart, pinko commie libtard who had mercy on him."

And Jesus said, "Go and do likewise."

Perfect Beach Day

20 year old in a 74 year old body 

 Yesterday was the quintessential perfect beach day. After a cool, windy start it became sunny, warm, breezy and heavenly. I spent time in the waves as the water temp was somewhere between the bath water of South Carolina and the ice bath of Maine. 

On my beach towel I listened to Soul Flutes and the sensual sounds of Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova and it occurred to me that “Nothing hurts”!!!

Salt water cures everything…if only temporarily.

Apologies

 To those whose blogs I follow: The only internet I have most days is via cell phone and even though I am signed in to post this, Google insists that I sign in to post comments on other blogs. Then tells me that I am unable to sign in to comment. I have little patience to try and figure out a workaround. 

I will just say that the ocean beckons me and life here is too short. I am aware of the Queen’s passing and check in on the political news and your blogs. We will be here for another week and then a week of visits and travel before getting back to New Mexico. 

Today promises to be a perfect beach day so we are off to Herring Cove. Unfortunately my bum knee won’t take me all the way to Boys Beach. But any beach is better than no beach. 

Ciao, tutti!

PTOWN Gardens

 

Cloudy Day Photos

 

A Quick Update ... No Time to Waste When at the Seaside

Practically no Verizon service so little internet on cell. Just so you all know why I’m not reading or posting. 

Yes, we've heard about THE Queen, but here we are enjoying a vacation in a place where the word "Queen" has a slightly different meaning...no disrespect intended.

 

Although we don't have our truck with us, we were able to drive it vicariously while watching this video (only a portion of which appears below)

 

 

There are only two places on the East Coast of the US where one can see the sunset over the ocean. One is Key West and this is the other: Unfortunately smoke from fire on the West Coast has been creating quite a haze here.

Full moon high tide around sunset on Friday/Saturday. The full rosy moon rose just after sunset last evening. With the almost 360 degree horizon it is always a treat to see both.

P.S. Bloggers...I haven't been commenting because I can only be "anonymous" using my iPhone...and that's unacceptable!

OK. Enough for today...we have beaches to find.