Saturday was Mayflower Day. Ohmy, the day was gorgeous, bright blue sky with crisp white clouds, and a brisk wind that whipped the flags and sails. Kai informed us she did NOT want to go on the ship. Nuh-uh and no way. We asked her why. Through a bit of conversation, we finally understood that because she had just seen JONAH at Sight and Sound Theater, she was not at all interested in climbing on a ship and getting swallowed up by a large fish. The ships looked A LOT the same to her. We assured her all would be ok, and nervously she agreed she would venture on board. Thankfully, no big fish swallowed us up and we all survived the journey. whew........... ;-)
To think that 103 passengers were on this tiny sailing vessel + animals + supplies, traveling from September 6 - November 11, 66 long days and nights on the open and bouncy sea ~~ makes life in Maxine (2 seniors, 2 adults, 2 children, 2 dogs, hot water and microwave and frig and oven and bathroom and shower) seem like a luxury cruise. The courage and faith of these men and women inspire me onward.
We went from the ship to Plymouth Rock. 1620 is the date inscribed on this stone. The date the Pilgrims landed on American soil. I (we) oohed and awed over what took place on this spot, picturing men of long ago, steadying their small shallop against the rock, setting foot on this land and thanking their God. Kai liked the rock (a lot), and really liked the lady's teal earrings who was standing next to us. (they were dazzling------------ both the rock and the earrings :-).
From there we went to The Crabby Shack and ate lobster rolls and clam chow-dah. mmmmm.
And then......it was back to Maxine for naps.
We planned to do more. You know, see more monuments, museums, walk the streets of Plymouth, shop.....
We are learning. LEARNING that we need to do "less" and take more time to do "less" with little ones. I guess that would sort of mean ... take time to really smell the flowers (or Mayflowers ha ha). And choose which flowers to sniff, otherwise we all get tooo pooped to smell/enjoy the fragrance of anything.
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Today.....Sunday.
We spent much of the morning resting at the campsite. The afternoon, we took a long drive and explored Cape Cod a bit.
Ate lunch (I ate more lobster... yes I did :-) ) in Sandwich, (the oldest town on the Cape), and walked on the beach and picked up rocks and took a kazillion pictures of Jack and Kai. We continued on through Hyannis Port and followed the coast for awhile~~ white beaches, blowing sea grass, lighthouses, charming cape cod style homes........then headed back to Plymouth. Followed by a rainbow in our rear view mirror.
Our Plan "A" was to make it to Provincetown.............. that would have been toooooooooooo many flowers to sniff in one day. As we say in Hawaii, the kids were "pau" --- meaning: done, finished, tired, pooped (literally!), and so were the big people. We were all happy to get back to our "Mayflower"...our "Maxine" --- get the kids ready for bed, do a few loads of laundry, enjoy a little campfire time.......
Morning will come early, so I best find my pillow and snooze too.
Not sure what tomorrow will hold, but thankful for Who holds tomorrow..........
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