July 23, 2012

Moving day to Glouchester.  We were sad to leave Cape Cod as it was so perfect for us for biking, walking, running, going to the beach and visiting with family.  But, Cape Ann Campground has the feel of being in the PA woods.  We set up and took a drive to the two beaches close at hand and to Glouchester.  No cable or internet here at the campground so after dinner we had movietime with James Bond.

July 24, 2012

Tarla and Bjorn won't be coming over until after Bjorn's camp this morning, so we headed for the beach that is one mile down the road from us.  It is very beautiful - think Siesta Key North.  We will be spending our time here.  We visited the downtown area of Glouchester and walked around the quaint little town - many whale watching opportunities and a lot of fishing industry.  It was established in 1693 and is our first seaport.  Tarla and Bjorn visited our trailer for the afternoon.  As it rained a bit we had several games of Crazy Eights followed by Dominoes.  After they left we took a run to Essex to check out a potential opportunity to see the opening of the Olympic Games.

July 25, 2012

 

Glorious beach day.  Tom and I got to the beach about 7:45 AM and stayed until 10:30 AM.  Then we went home for lunch, nap and change to go back to the beach with Tarla and Bjorn. We savedthe

$20.00 parking fee by my dropping everyone off and then driving back to the campground and riding my bike to the beach.  Tom and Bjorn played "truck" in the sand and then they played in the shallow water.  Bjorn showered off in our outdoor shower before they headed home.  James Bond again for us and then to bed.

July 26, 2012

A cloudy day but mild.  We got to the beach at 7:00 AM and had it all to ourselves.  At nine it was just us and the lifeguards and by 9:45 AM a few folks arrived.  Tom visited with Tarla in Lexington for the afternoon and I did home and personal maintenance.

July 27, 2012

A tour day as the weather is threatening.  Firstly, a drive to Rockport and although I don't remember Glouchester from my college days, I do remember Rockport.  It is a darling place with shops and artists.  Most everything was closed when we were there, but we had a delightful time walking around the village.  We drove the loop around Cape Ann and next headed for Beverly and Endicott College (Junior College back in the day).  I went there 45 years ago and haven't been back since.  The only thing I remembered was the dining hall pictured behind me.  We stopped by Target for supplies on the way back and then visited Rocky Neck, a artist colony.  A very big tour day.

July 28, 2012

To the beach early for walk and my run and enjoying the solitude.  Then a trip downtown to check e-mails and finances before the Kullgrens arrived for a visit.  We spent the afternoon at the beach playing "truck" and climbing rocks.  We grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for dinner and then played Dominoes and Old Maid. 

July 29, 2012

This whole day will be preparing for travel day to Acadia and preparing for ten days of dry camping.  So, cleaning, laundry, stocking up on supplies - everything we can do to prepare for no services.  We're going to use our Outback certificate for a pre-wilderness celebration tonight.  We all know that our "hotel on wheels" is as close to camping as I care to be.  I have my French Press coffeemaker, I can take a bath in one gallon of water headed on our gas stove, we have enough clothes to see us through.  We're hoping to learn some tips from the Domicos (real camping family) next week.