Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Martha's Vineyard - Day 1

The drive from New York to Massachusetts was beautiful and uneventful . . . just the way we like it.  We found a place on Cape Cod, right on the way to the Woods Hole ferry to store the motorhome. 

Putting Pooh II into storage for a few days

We packed some clothes, toiletries and Linda's knitting, and then headed down to the Steamship Authority's Palmer Avenue parking lot in Falmouth; from there it was a short bus ride to the ferry dock.   We boarded the 5:00 pm ferry and our Martha's Vineyard adventure was underway.



Ready to board in Woods Hole
The ferry ride was delightful, as always, and soon we were docking in Oak Bluffs.  Our good friends Goeff and Julie Wheeler met us and after a short ride to their home in Vineyard Haven, we were sitting on their deck, having a beer, and catching up on our friendship.

The new ferry dock in Oak Bluffs

The Wheelers have a wonderful home set way back on a narrow Vineyard roadway.  It is very quiet and private, and we were honored that they invited us back to stay with them again this year.

Such a quaint address . . .
A peaceful retreat in Vineyard Haven
The following day, Sunday, was the VFW Fluke/Flounder Derby, and Goeff, his friend Paul, his son Andy, and Frank were set to compete on Andy's charter fishing boat.  So, after the pizza and beer, we all turned in relatively early.  There was going to be lots to do on the Vineyard this trip, and we wanted to be well rested.


2 comments:

Inky077 said...

Linda! What beautiful pictures of our home and community! I may have to "borrow" a few for my blog, lol. We had the best time with you guys; hope you can return very, very soon. And I hope our crazy life didn't wear you out too much. :)

Anonymous said...

It is almost like riding with you during your trip. What a way to spend a vacation.

Mom and Dad Chambliss