Cape Cod and Boston, Massachusetts
May 2 - May 6, 1996
On May 2, 1996, I traveled with the Ashland Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, to picturesque Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where we stayed at the Hyannis Travel Inn.
Upon our arrival late in the afternoon we were greeted by our tour guide and, after refreshments, checked into our motel room and got ready for our first dinner on the Cape.
Day 2 began with a hearty breakfast after which an experienced tour guide, Mrs. Ruth Rusher, boarded our bus and we were taken for a day of touring. We were taken all around Hyannis and saw many points of interest, including the home of the late Jacqueline Kennedy, and the church she and the late president, John F. Kennedy were married in. We had the opportunity to spend time at the Kennedy Memorial. This Memorial, very simple in design but powerful in its serenity and beauty has become a tranquil haven for visitors the world over.
John F. Kennedy Memorial
In the afternoon, having to have to wait for the fog to lift, we went on a Hyannis Harbor Cruise which featured the Kennedy Compound and all their fabulous homes.
The evening was completed with a delicious dinner and we later retired for the evening to get ready for Day 3 of our journey.
Day 3 began once again with breakfast after which our tour guide joined us and we traveled to the very tip of Cape Cod..Provincetown, which was the scene of the first landing of the Pilgrims. In the early years Provincetown was a whaling port; but it is now an art colony with many fascinating sights to see. An exciting evening of dinner and entertainment brought our day to a close after which we returned to our motel to get ready for Day 4.
On Day 4 our guide met us once again and we went by bus to visit Cranberry World..the makers of Ocean Spray Cranberry Drinks. We were told how cranberries were harvested from the bogs and the lecture was very informative.
We continued North where we visited Plymouth, Mass. It was there we saw Plymouth Rock and also a ship docked in the harbor, the Mayflower II. Though we didn't have time to board her, we did have time to take pictures of this great ship.
Plymouth Rock
The Mayflower II
After leaving Plymouth Rock we continued on to Boston for a tour of the city. After leaving the bus we visited the Quincy Market and the Common. We saw the Freedom Walk while we were in Boston and also the USS Constitution, affectionately known as "Old Ironsides", which was docked in port. We were allowed to board the ship and listened to a very interesting talk about the part she played in the War of 1812. The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world and is still a part of the U.S. Navy.
The USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides")
After returning to our motel for the evening after a very busy and historical tour of Hyannis and the surrounding towns, we retired for the night wishing that all good things would never end; however after breakfast on Day 5 we had to board our bus and bid farewell to Cape Cod, and begin our homeward journey.
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