We are back from Nantucket.....both of us absolutely loved this charming, upscale, quaint island! Took the ferry yesterday morning and rented a car (would've been $200 each way to take Toad) - parking is at a premium so they really don't want more cars coming. Most folks travel alone or bring their bikes. Rental car was $60 for 24 hours. We drove around the island (also looking for a place to stay). The inns and B and B's do very little advertising as far as a sign out front. Although some places were full, there were plenty of vacancies (after Labor Day). We had a lovely room at The Verandah House which part of it dates back to the 1600's. It was recently renovated to be retro-chic. Along with all the amenities, we had a lovely view of the water. Checked in and then drove to Sconset (little town on Nantucket) and had a wonderful lunch at Cliffside!
I browsed the shops in the afternoon - plenty to check out up and down every alley, narrow brick or cobblestone street, etc. But soooo pricey! We had yummy chocolate chip cookies and coffee/tea in late afternoon. We walked to town (just a few blocks from all the shops/restaurants) and had mussels for the very first time (and they were Prince Edward Island mussels)! We didn't think we would like them and just had no desire to try, but our waitress last night at the Club Car (old train car) explained how delicious they were (one of their specialties) served with a Thai sauce, so we thought...."why not"? They were very tasty and we would definitely try again! Walked around the town - just so peaceful and a beautiful evening!
Started Friday off with a 3-course Continental breakfast....assorted pastries, fresh pineapple/slices with kiwi and blueberry sauce around edge of plate and Mark had granola and I had a raspberry yogurt crepe. We drove to Bartlett's Farm, huge area out in the country where they grow all the produce and have livestock. The upscale grocery was fun to browse (along with gorgeous flower bouquets which they grow, too). We stopped at Cisco Beach - beautiful and totally deserted! This has a lovely residential area nearby. We turned in the rental car, had some yummy sandwiches (and bought some doughnut muffins for breakfast) at Provisions. Brought the ferry back (1 hour trip) to Hyannis and drove 10 miles to Dennisport. It was in the low 80's today.....exercised late this afternoon, cleaned and organized Toad, did 3 loads of laundry and walked to the beach - probably our last time to see the ocean on this trip!
So.....if you've never been, put Nantucket on your "bucket list". All the homes are covered in cedar siding and the salt air gives them the grey color. From the tiny little cottages to the huge mansions on the sea and all those lovely homes in between.....just makes for such a neat, natural look all around! Their beaches are so pristine! The flowers are abundant in flower boxes and the gardens. There are no chains but a big variety of shopping and eateries to choose from! We fell in love with this lovely part of the east coast and hope to visit again someday!
The Verandah House
Down a narrow street
Cisco Beach
A Nantucket home
And of course, the flowers....
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